Welcome to Polish Veterans of WWII (SPK) Post 13

Poland, the heart of Europe, throughout the history has seen glorious days. The establishment of Poland-Lithuanian commonwealth in 16th century became the largest state in Europe. It had spread culture and quasi democratic government throughout the Europe.

Unfortunately, Poland has also seen many years of conflicts and wars. As the power of the commonwealth declined, it became vulnerable to invasions by neighboring countries. The borders of the commonwealth were reduced to such an extent that in 1795 it had ceased to exist.

In 1918, after WWI, Poland has regained independence only to be torn apart again during the World War II when she was invaded by Germany on September 1st 1939 and by Russia on September 17th. Although, Poland was fully occupied by Germany and Russia, the government relocated to London to help the Allies in efforts to defeat the Axis powers. Those who have remained in Poland established a secret underground Army knows as Armia Krajowa (Home Army) to collect intelligence, coordinate attacks, and to sabotage German and Russian operations. The most famous Poland's contributions in WWII include the battle of Westerplatte, battle of Britain, Warsaw uprising, the breaking of the German Enigma machine codes by Marian Rejewski and his colleagues, and the capture of a German-held monastery at Monte Cassino.

Today, SPK's, Stowarzyszenie Polskich Kombatantów (Polish Veterans), goal is to honor and remember those who have sacrificed much in fighting for the independence of Poland during WWII.

We honor those, who even against all odds charged ahead to fight for freedom.