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Reenactment of the Battle of Lowicz, 1939 (pictures, video)
various | Sept. 12, 2009

Posted on 09/13/2009 11:42:05 AM PDT by lizol

Reenactment of the Battle of Lowicz, 1939 (pictures, video)

Battle of Lowicz was fought between 11 and 14 September, 1939 - being a part of the Battle of the Bzura – the largest battle of 1939 campaign in Poland. Actually – the battle of the Bzura was also the largest counter attack land operation against German forces until 1941.

Town of Lowicz was heavily destroyed by the German forces. The first building bombed by the Luftwaffe was the hospital – with its roof marked with huge red cross. Many wounded and ill people got burnt alive there.

During the battle the town three times came from Polish to German hands, and the other way. The final stage of the battle were fierce night fightings – reenacted last evening.









































TOPICS: History; Hobbies; Military/Veterans
KEYWORDS: 1939; lowicz; poland; ww2
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1 posted on 09/13/2009 11:42:05 AM PDT by lizol
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To: Homer_J_Simpson

ping


2 posted on 09/13/2009 11:44:02 AM PDT by henkster (The frog has noticed the increase in water temperature)
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To: lizol
Lowicz, after the battle
































3 posted on 09/13/2009 11:56:28 AM PDT by lizol
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To: Professional Engineer

ping


4 posted on 09/13/2009 12:01:27 PM PDT by Peanut Gallery (The essence of freedom is the proper limitation of government.)
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To: Peanut Gallery

They take reenactment seriously... they gots a tank heh


5 posted on 09/13/2009 12:04:33 PM PDT by Mmogamer (<This space for lease>)
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To: Mmogamer

Compairing equipment it is amazing the Poles held out as long as they did... totally outmatched.


6 posted on 09/13/2009 12:08:46 PM PDT by Jmouse007 (Thank you)
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To: lizol
Same places today:






























7 posted on 09/13/2009 12:12:52 PM PDT by lizol
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To: lizol
The Fate of the Jews of Łowicz
8 posted on 09/13/2009 12:19:55 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: snippy_about_it; SAMWolf; alfa6; colorado tanker

They’ve got treads ping.


9 posted on 09/13/2009 1:44:47 PM PDT by Professional Engineer (No Kay, No Way.)
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To: Professional Engineer; lizol

“TANKS”

Regards

alfa6 ;>}


10 posted on 09/13/2009 2:28:38 PM PDT by alfa6
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To: lizol

Great photos! Thanks.


11 posted on 09/13/2009 3:44:34 PM PDT by BroJoeK (a little historical perspective...)
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To: Jmouse007
"Compairing equipment it is amazing the Poles held out as long as they did... totally outmatched."

Panzer Mark I:

Panzer Mark II:

Polish TKS tankette:

Polish 7TP light tank:

Polish cavalry:

By 1939 Germans had built thousands of Panzer I's & II's, only a couple hundred Panzer III's & IV's. That soon changed.

12 posted on 09/13/2009 4:16:41 PM PDT by BroJoeK (a little historical perspective...)
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To: lizol
FReegards to my Polish friends.

It is unfortunate that history and geography have assigned Poland to a place between Russia and Germany. The Polish people deserve a free and secure future.

13 posted on 09/14/2009 10:28:35 AM PDT by colorado tanker (Barack Obama is an old Kenyan word for Jimmy Carter)
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