Mascot of the Month: Monkey – 315 Squadron
While dogs were the most common mascots, they were only one of many furry or feathered companions adopted by fighting units during the war. These…
July 15, 2024
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Welcome to the Aquila Polonica blog! We post about Poland, its history, culture, lands and people, about WWII—and because we’re publishers, we also post about our books and authors, about general issues in publishing, bookselling, copyright, and related matters. We look forward to having guest bloggers with us from time to time. Thanks for joining us, and happy reading!
POSK Leaders Awarded Medals
On July 9, 2024, leaders of POSK (Polski Ośrodek Społeczno-Kulturalny, or Polish Social and Cultural Association) in London were awarded the Reipublicae Memoriae Meritum medal…
July 12, 2024
Polish Fighter Pilot Zdzisław Krasnodębski
Today we honor the birthday of Zdzisław Krasnodębski, the first Polish commander of the legendary 303 Squadron, who was born 120 years ago on July…
July 10, 2024
German-Polish House – Memorial in Berlin to Polish Victims of WWII Germany
The German government has approved the establishment in Berlin of an institution that will commemorate Polish victims of Nazi Germany. It says that the enormous…
July 8, 2024
July 4, 1943 – Sikorski Dies in Plane Crash
July 4, 1943: Polish Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief General Władysław Sikorski dies when his plane crashes off Gibraltar. The B-24 crashed into the sea just…
July 4, 2024
June 30, 1943 – General Grot-Rowecki Arrested by Gestapo
On June 30, 1943, General Stefan ‘Grot’ Rowecki, head of the Polish Underground Army (Armia Krajowa, AK or Home Army) was arrested by the Gestapo…
June 30, 2024
V-1 Rocket Found in Polish Desert
The remains of a World War II German V-1 rocket were found in the Błędow Desert in Poland by members of the Pasjonaci Historii Polonia…
June 28, 2024
2024 Michelin Guide to the Best Restaurants in Poland
The MICHELIN Guide proudly unveiled its 2024 selections for Poland last week, highlighting the country’s vibrant and evolving dining scene. Poland now boasts a total…
June 26, 2024
June 22, 1941 – Germany Invades the Soviet Union
Code name Operation Barbarossa: on June 22, 1941, millions of German soldiers invade the Soviet Union, as Hitler turns on his erstwhile ally Stalin. The…
June 22, 2024
Wianki 2024 – Celebrate the Summer Solstice
This weekend, June 22–23, 2024, celebrate the summer solstice along the banks of the Vistula River with the traditional Polish festival of Wianki, or the…
June 21, 2024
June 20, 1942 – Daring Escape from Auschwitz
On June 20, 1942, four Polish prisoners mounted a daring escape out of Auschwitz. Kazimierz Piechowski, Stanisław Jaster, Józef Lempart and Eugeniusz Bender sneaked into…
June 20, 2024
June 18, 1940 – Sikorski to Churchill: Will Britain Continue to Fight?
On June 18, 1940, the day after France surrendered to Germany, Władysław Sikorski, Polish Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief, flew to London. When he met with…
June 18, 2024
