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Poland Prepares To Commemorate The 85th Anniversary Of The WWII Outbreak

KRAKOW, POLAND - AUGUST 31: Details of the monument to the Fallen Soldiers of the Army 'Krakow,' who sacrificed their lives defending Poland against the Germans in September 1939, on August 31, 2024, in Krakow, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland. The destructive effects of World War II on Poland's population, economy, and culture are still felt today; over 5.2 million lives were lost, and the nation has been left to rebuild from ruins. Poland has never renounced its right to reparations from Germany, as the damage inflicted by the war continues to have lasting consequences. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#11530296
Date Taken	31 August 2024
Location	N/A
Photographer	Artur Widak/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Artur Widak/NurPhoto

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