Museum of Polish History

Astonishing story of unsung WWII hero premieres in captivating new documentary

Tank commander General Stanisław Maczek’s life is portrayed in the first online screening of the film ‘Invincible. The story of General Stanisław Maczek’ and marks the 128th anniversary of the general’s birth earlier this week. Public domain

With his unconventional, intelligent command and axiom "A Polish soldier fights for the freedom of all nations, but dies only for Poland" General Stanisław Maczek’s soldiers spearheaded the Allied drive through Western Europe, playing a key role in the  liberation of France, Belgium and Holland. Using dramatized scenes, the new documentary follows his path through Ukraine, Poland, France, the Netherlands and finally Scotland, where after the war he ended up working as a hotel barman.

Underground hideout of man who escaped Treblinka death camp TWICE found beneath old barn

Jewish tailor Moshe Bajtel had been friendly with his neighbours Aleksander and Sabina Smolak for years, so after escaping he went straight to the home of his long-time friend where he stayed for two years.

Museum of Polish History to acquire Enigma encryption machine

An original German Enigma encryption machine, whose code was broken by Polish mathematicians, is to be purchased and become a part of a permanent exhibition at the Museum of Polish History.

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