Władysław Anders

Ceremony at Polish war cemetery marks battle of Monte Cassino

Monte Cassino, a historic 6th-century hilltop abbey which stood in the path of the Allies' progress to Rome, was used by the Germans as an observation point for their artillery, located on the other side of the hill. Leszek Szymański/PAP

May 18 marks the 76th anniversary of the 1944 Battle of Monte Cassino in which Polish forces, under the command of General Władyslaw Anders, played a key role.

From Warsaw to Jerusalem: the story of Begin, Israel’s 6th prime minister

TFN looks back on the life and times of Menachem Begin, and how his life in Poland shaped his political career.

Post-WWII artists, painters and singers known as ‘Anders’ Artists’ remembered in stunning new album

The Polish community in Britain is drawing attention to the Polish artists of the era, resulting in the new album entitled “Anders’ Artists. Little Poland on the River Thames”.

Battle of Monte Cassino 75th anniversary commemorated in Warsaw

The 75th anniversary of the Battle of Monte Cassino was commemorated in Warsaw on Sunday. The remembrance took place at the Monument to the Battle of Monte Cassino, located by the gates of the city's Krasińskich Gardens.

Poland’s WWII ‘soldier bear’ to be subject of new film from the creator of The Snowman

The film, which will take 30 animators a year to draw, is expected to premiere on the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day on 8 May 2020.

Karski Eagle Awards granted to Ghetto Fighters' House, General Anders

The Ghetto Fighters' House in Israel and Polish WWII general Władysław Anders are the winners of this year's Karski Eagle Awards, a distinction granted to people and institutions promoting Poland's image and Polish-Jewish relations.

Services held to mark 74th anniversary of bloody Monte Cassino battle

Today defence and interior ministers together with 30 elderly veterans of the Battle of Monte Cassino are in Italy visiting the ancient hilltop monastery south of Rome and the adjacent Polish military cemetery where the victims of the 1944 battle lie.

Death of two of Poland’s greatest military heroes honoured

The 12th May 2018 saw the anniversary of the death of two of Poland’s greatest military heroes. The first is Marshal Józef Piłsudski, who was responsible for Poland regaining its independence 100 years ago.

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