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Polish Army Memories in Peebles During the second world war, many Polish soldiers were based in and around the scottish borders towns and villages. They were fondly thought of by many of the local people, this Saturday will see these memories brought back to life through an exhibition tracing the story of the polish soldiers, who fought with distinction in the Second World War. |
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History of gallant Polish unit brought to life by exhibition RARE and previously unseen artefacts from the 1st Polish Armoured Division, which fought with distinction in the Second World War, will go on show for the first time in Yorkshire tomorrow in an exhibition at Hull’s Maritime Museum. Put together by the grandson of a man who served with the unit, For Our Freedom and Yours traces the story of the division, from its formation in Duns, in the Scottish Borders, in 1942, to its campaigns in Western Europe from 1944 to 1945. |
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‘For Our Freedom and Yours’ – the story of the 1st Polish armoured division broke all records during its time at Duns over the summer. The exhibition became the most popular ever staged as local people reconnected with town’s strong wartime links with the Polish army. |
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Welcome to the official website of the national touring exhibition - "For Our Freedom and Yours."
For much of the nineteenth and early twentieth century Poland was divided and ruled by its three imperial neighbours: Prussia, Austria and Russia. The Poles’ fight against this occupation forced thousands into exile. Many then joined the armies of other nations who shared their struggle for freedom. The title of the exhibition is a motto from these years that found new meaning during the dark days of World War Two.
For Our Freedom and Yours - The story of the 1st Polish armoured division is a fascinating and moving exhibition which traces the story of the famous polish armoured division from their formation in Scotland in 1942 to their campaigns in Western Europe in 1944 - 1945 under the command of the esteemed General Stanislaw Maczek.
The exhibition features many rare and previously unseen artefacts and images which capture the story from the invasion of Poland in September 1939, to the end of the war in 1945. An unprecedented insight through a soldiers eyes into what it was like on the front lines from the begining of the war to the capitulation of Germany in May 1945.
For Our Freedom and Yours continues to receive praise and acclaim from both the media and public and brings the Polish struggles of War and Post War to life.
The exhibition contains magnificent artifacts, including uniforms and personal equipments to poignant artifacts of the Polish struggle for freedom. To complement the artifacts we have a beautiful selection of graphic and text panels. We also provide special events with the exhibition, which are educational and enhance the exhibition experience.
We invite you to explore our website where you will learn more about the touring exhibition and the awesome artefacts which form the core of this successful exhibition.
“Eternal Glory to the Polish Soldiers who died in 1939 – 1945 – For Our Freedom and Yours.”
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