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1 September 2024

KRAKOW, POLAND - SEPTEMBER 1: Soldiers of the Podhale Rifle Battalion in full gala dress are seen during the commemorative ceremony marking the 85th anniversary of the outbreak of World War II at Rakowicki Cemetery, on September 1, 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.

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1 September 2024

KRAKOW, POLAND - SEPTEMBER 1: Commemorative ceremony outside a monument to the Fallen Soldiers of the September 1939, marking the 85th anniversary of the outbreak of World War II at Rakowicki Cemetery, on September 1, 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.

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1 September 2024

KRAKOW, POLAND - SEPTEMBER 1: Commemorative ceremony marking the 85th anniversary of the outbreak of World War II at Rakowicki Cemetery, on September 1, 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.

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1 September 2024

KRAKOW, POLAND - SEPTEMBER 1: Commemorative ceremony marking the 85th anniversary of the outbreak of World War II at Rakowicki Cemetery, on September 1, 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.

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31 August 2024

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.

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31 August 2024

KRAKOW, POLAND - AUGUST 31: 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.

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31 August 2024

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.

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31 August 2024

KRAKOW, POLAND - AUGUST 31: Graves of Polish soldiers from the Army 'Krakow' who fell defending their country in September 1939 against the Germans, seen on the eve of the 85th anniversary of World War II's outbreak at Rakowicki Cemetery, 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.

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31 August 2024

KRAKOW, POLAND - AUGUST 31: Graves of Polish soldiers from the Army 'Krakow' who fell defending their country in September 1939 against the Germans, seen on the eve of the 85th anniversary of World War II's outbreak at Rakowicki Cemetery, 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.

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31 August 2024

KRAKOW, POLAND - AUGUST 31: Grave of the Unknown Soldier and other Polish soldiers from the Army 'Krakow' who fell defending their country in September 1939 against the Germans, seen on the eve of the 85th anniversary of World War II's outbreak at Rakowicki Cemetery, 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.

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31 August 2024

KRAKOW, POLAND - AUGUST 31: Graves of Polish soldiers from the Army 'Krakow' who fell defending their country in September 1939 against the Germans, seen on the eve of the 85th anniversary of World War II's outbreak at Rakowicki Cemetery, 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.

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31 August 2024

KRAKOW, POLAND - AUGUST 31: Grave of Mieczyslaw Slaby (1905-1948), who served as a doctor at the Military Transit Depot on Westerplatte from August 1939, caring for the wounded during the defense of the peninsula and was later interned in a stalag despite his officer's rank, seen on the eve of the 85th anniversary of World War II's outbreak at Rakowicki Cemetery, 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.

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31 August 2024

KRAKOW, POLAND - AUGUST 31: Grave of Mieczyslaw Slaby (1905-1948), who served as a doctor at the Military Transit Depot on Westerplatte from August 1939, caring for the wounded during the defense of the peninsula and was later interned in a stalag despite his officer's rank, seen on the eve of the 85th anniversary of World War II's outbreak at Rakowicki Cemetery, 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.

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31 August 2024

KRAKOW, POLAND - AUGUST 31: Grave of Mieczyslaw Slaby (1905-1948), who served as a doctor at the Military Transit Depot on Westerplatte from August 1939, caring for the wounded during the defense of the peninsula and was later interned in a stalag despite his officer's rank, seen on the eve of the 85th anniversary of World War II's outbreak at Rakowicki Cemetery, 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.

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31 August 2024

KRAKOW, POLAND - AUGUST 31: Monument and Graves of German soldiers fallen during the WW2 in the area, seen on the eve of the 85th anniversary of World War II's outbreak at Rakowicki Cemetery, 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.

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31 August 2024

KRAKOW, POLAND - AUGUST 31: Graves of Polish soldiers from the Army 'Krakow' who fell defending their country in September 1939 against the Germans, seen on the eve of the 85th anniversary of World War II's outbreak at Rakowicki Cemetery, 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.

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