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31 August 2024

KRAKOW, POLAND - AUGUST 31: Deatails of the monument to the Soviet Army soldiers who fell in the 'battle for the liberation' of Krakow in 1945, seen at Rakowicki Cemetery on the eve of the 85th anniversary of World War II's outbreak, on August 31, 2024, in Krakow, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland. On September 1, 1939, Germany, joined by Slovakia, attacked Poland from the west and north, and on September 17, the Soviet Union attacked from the east. The defensive war continued until October 6, 1939, and although the Polish Army's regular battles ended, Poland never formally surrendered; by September 27, 1939, the Polish Underground State was established in the occupied territories.

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31 August 2024

KRAKOW, POLAND - AUGUST 31: Deatails of the monument to the Soviet Army soldiers who fell in the 'battle for the liberation' of Krakow in 1945, seen at Rakowicki Cemetery on the eve of the 85th anniversary of World War II's outbreak, on August 31, 2024, in Krakow, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland. On September 1, 1939, Germany, joined by Slovakia, attacked Poland from the west and north, and on September 17, the Soviet Union attacked from the east. The defensive war continued until October 6, 1939, and although the Polish Army's regular battles ended, Poland never formally surrendered; by September 27, 1939, the Polish Underground State was established in the occupied territories.

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31 August 2024

KRAKOW, POLAND - AUGUST 31: Monument to the Soviet Army soldiers who fell in the 'battle for the liberation' of Krakow in 1945, seen at Rakowicki Cemetery on the eve of the 85th anniversary of World War II's outbreak, on August 31, 2024, in Krakow, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland. On September 1, 1939, Germany, joined by Slovakia, attacked Poland from the west and north, and on September 17, the Soviet Union attacked from the east. The defensive war continued until October 6, 1939, and although the Polish Army's regular battles ended, Poland never formally surrendered; by September 27, 1939, the Polish Underground State was established in the occupied territories.

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31 August 2024

KRAKOW, POLAND - AUGUST 31: Monument to the Soviet Army soldiers who fell in the 'battle for the liberation' of Krakow in 1945, seen at Rakowicki Cemetery on the eve of the 85th anniversary of World War II's outbreak, on August 31, 2024, in Krakow, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland. On September 1, 1939, Germany, joined by Slovakia, attacked Poland from the west and north, and on September 17, the Soviet Union attacked from the east. The defensive war continued until October 6, 1939, and although the Polish Army's regular battles ended, Poland never formally surrendered; by September 27, 1939, the Polish Underground State was established in the occupied territories.

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31 August 2024

KRAKOW, POLAND - AUGUST 31: Monument to the Soviet Army soldiers who fell in the 'battle for the liberation' of Krakow in 1945, seen at Rakowicki Cemetery on the eve of the 85th anniversary of World War II's outbreak, on August 31, 2024, in Krakow, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland. On September 1, 1939, Germany, joined by Slovakia, attacked Poland from the west and north, and on September 17, the Soviet Union attacked from the east. The defensive war continued until October 6, 1939, and although the Polish Army's regular battles ended, Poland never formally surrendered; by September 27, 1939, the Polish Underground State was established in the occupied territories.

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31 August 2024

KRAKOW, POLAND - AUGUST 31: Monument and graves to the Soviet Army soldiers who fell in the 'battle for the liberation' of Krakow in 1945, seen at Rakowicki Cemetery on the eve of the 85th anniversary of World War II's outbreak, on August 31, 2024, in Krakow, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland. On September 1, 1939, Germany, joined by Slovakia, attacked Poland from the west and north, and on September 17, the Soviet Union attacked from the east. The defensive war continued until October 6, 1939, and although the Polish Army's regular battles ended, Poland never formally surrendered; by September 27, 1939, the Polish Underground State was established in the occupied territories.

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31 August 2024

KRAKOW, POLAND - AUGUST 31: Deatails of the monument to the Soviet Army soldiers who fell in the 'battle for the liberation' of Krakow in 1945, seen at Rakowicki Cemetery on the eve of the 85th anniversary of World War II's outbreak, on August 31, 2024, in Krakow, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland. On September 1, 1939, Germany, joined by Slovakia, attacked Poland from the west and north, and on September 17, the Soviet Union attacked from the east. The defensive war continued until October 6, 1939, and although the Polish Army's regular battles ended, Poland never formally surrendered; by September 27, 1939, the Polish Underground State was established in the occupied territories.

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31 August 2024

KRAKOW, POLAND - AUGUST 31: Graves of the Soviet Army soldiers who fell in the 'battle for the liberation' of Krakow in 1945, seen at Rakowicki Cemetery on the eve of the 85th anniversary of World War II's outbreak, on August 31, 2024, in Krakow, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland. On September 1, 1939, Germany, joined by Slovakia, attacked Poland from the west and north, and on September 17, the Soviet Union attacked from the east. The defensive war continued until October 6, 1939, and although the Polish Army's regular battles ended, Poland never formally surrendered; by September 27, 1939, the Polish Underground State was established in the occupied territories.

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31 August 2024

KRAKOW, POLAND - AUGUST 31: Grave of the Soviet Unknown Soldier who fell in the 'battle for the liberation' of Krakow in 1945, seen at Rakowicki Cemetery on the eve of the 85th anniversary of World War II's outbreak, on August 31, 2024, in Krakow, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland. On September 1, 1939, Germany, joined by Slovakia, attacked Poland from the west and north, and on September 17, the Soviet Union attacked from the east. The defensive war continued until October 6, 1939, and although the Polish Army's regular battles ended, Poland never formally surrendered; by September 27, 1939, the Polish Underground State was established in the occupied territories.

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31 August 2024

KRAKOW, POLAND - AUGUST 31: Monument to the Soviet Army soldiers who fell in the 'battle for the liberation' of Krakow in 1945, seen at Rakowicki Cemetery on the eve of the 85th anniversary of World War II's outbreak, on August 31, 2024, in Krakow, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland. On September 1, 1939, Germany, joined by Slovakia, attacked Poland from the west and north, and on September 17, the Soviet Union attacked from the east. The defensive war continued until October 6, 1939, and although the Polish Army's regular battles ended, Poland never formally surrendered; by September 27, 1939, the Polish Underground State was established in the occupied territories.

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31 August 2024

KRAKOW, POLAND - AUGUST 31: Monument to the Soviet Army soldiers who fell in the 'battle for the liberation' of Krakow in 1945, seen at Rakowicki Cemetery on the eve of the 85th anniversary of World War II's outbreak, on August 31, 2024, in Krakow, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland. On September 1, 1939, Germany, joined by Slovakia, attacked Poland from the west and north, and on September 17, the Soviet Union attacked from the east. The defensive war continued until October 6, 1939, and although the Polish Army's regular battles ended, Poland never formally surrendered; by September 27, 1939, the Polish Underground State was established in the occupied territories.

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31 August 2024

KRAKOW, POLAND - AUGUST 31: Graves of the Soviet Army soldiers who fell in the 'battle for the liberation' of Krakow in 1945, seen at Rakowicki Cemetery on the eve of the 85th anniversary of World War II's outbreak, on August 31, 2024, in Krakow, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland. On September 1, 1939, Germany, joined by Slovakia, attacked Poland from the west and north, and on September 17, the Soviet Union attacked from the east. The defensive war continued until October 6, 1939, and although the Polish Army's regular battles ended, Poland never formally surrendered; by September 27, 1939, the Polish Underground State was established in the occupied territories.

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2 August 2023

KRAKOW, POLAND - AUGUST 01, 2023: Holy Mass in honor of the Homeland and soldiers who fell for freedom, held at the Mariacki Basilica in Krakow, as part of the commemorations of the 79th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising 1944. on August 01, 2023, in Krakow, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland. The Warsaw Uprising, a poignant episode of World War II, symbolized Poland's determination to regain freedom from German occupation. In 1944, brave members of the Polish underground resistance, the Home Army, valiantly fought to liberate Warsaw. Their objective was twofold: challenge German forces and counter the looming Soviet influence. Despite facing overwhelming odds and limited aid, they persevered for 63 days, displaying remarkable courage and patriotism. Though the uprising did not achieve its immediate goal, it left an indelible mark on Poland's history and serves as a powerful reminder of the price paid for freedom.

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2 August 2023

KRAKOW, POLAND - AUGUST 01, 2023: Holy Mass in honor of the Homeland and soldiers who fell for freedom, held at the Mariacki Basilica in Krakow, as part of the commemorations of the 79th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising 1944. on August 01, 2023, in Krakow, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland. The Warsaw Uprising, a poignant episode of World War II, symbolized Poland's determination to regain freedom from German occupation. In 1944, brave members of the Polish underground resistance, the Home Army, valiantly fought to liberate Warsaw. Their objective was twofold: challenge German forces and counter the looming Soviet influence. Despite facing overwhelming odds and limited aid, they persevered for 63 days, displaying remarkable courage and patriotism. Though the uprising did not achieve its immediate goal, it left an indelible mark on Poland's history and serves as a powerful reminder of the price paid for freedom.

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2 August 2023

KRAKOW, POLAND - AUGUST 01, 2023: Holy Mass in honor of the Homeland and soldiers who fell for freedom, held at the Mariacki Basilica in Krakow, as part of the commemorations of the 79th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising 1944. on August 01, 2023, in Krakow, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland. The Warsaw Uprising, a poignant episode of World War II, symbolized Poland's determination to regain freedom from German occupation. In 1944, brave members of the Polish underground resistance, the Home Army, valiantly fought to liberate Warsaw. Their objective was twofold: challenge German forces and counter the looming Soviet influence. Despite facing overwhelming odds and limited aid, they persevered for 63 days, displaying remarkable courage and patriotism. Though the uprising did not achieve its immediate goal, it left an indelible mark on Poland's history and serves as a powerful reminder of the price paid for freedom.

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2 November 2022

The memorial to soldiers of the Soviet army fell in the battle for the liberation of Krakow at the Rakowicki Cemetery in Krakow. On November 1, All Saints' Day, many people in Poland pay tribute to deceased family members. It is a day off from work and many travel to visit the graves of their loved ones where many flowers and candles are placed. On Tuesday, November 01, 2022, in Krakow, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland.

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