The Polish Army was the 4th largest in Europe in World War II.
They numbered over 75,000 men, and 1,500 women serving as
Auxiliary. The majority of soldiers consisted of Polish citizens
who were detained in Soviet prison camps. Of some 1.5 million
prisoners taken by the Red Army, Stalin released only about
100,000.
They numbered over 75,000 men, and 1,500 women serving as
Auxiliary. The majority of soldiers consisted of Polish citizens
who were detained in Soviet prison camps. Of some 1.5 million
prisoners taken by the Red Army, Stalin released only about
100,000.
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