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A Polish volunteer in Auschwitz: the only such case in history (interview)
sovereignty.pl/ ^ | 11-6-23 | admin

Posted on 11/06/2023 7:30:05 PM PST by dynachrome

“Why would anyone want to go, of their own free will, to a hell on earth that every prisoner wanted to escape from? Witold Pilecki was an absolute exception, but the mission that he was to perform at Auschwitz was also exceptional.”

Tadeusz Marek Płużański, historian, journalist, and author of the book Rotmistrz Pilecki i jego oprawcy (“Cavalry Captain Pilecki and His Tormentors”) spoke to Piotr Włoczyk for Sovereignty.pl.

How common was it during World War II for people to actually try to get imprisoned at Auschwitz in September 1940?

History does not record any other such case. Why would someone want to go, of their own free will, to a hell on earth that every prisoner wanted to escape from? Witold Pilecki was an absolute exception, but the mission that he was to perform at Auschwitz was also exceptional. One thing is certain – he seems to have been a man of unbounded courage.

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TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Education; History; Military/Veterans
KEYWORDS: auschwitz; polish; volunteer
Might be the one of the bravest, if not the bravest man to have lived. Actually escaped from Auschwitz in 1943. His report to the allies was not believed. Executed by the communists in 1947.
1 posted on 11/06/2023 7:30:05 PM PST by dynachrome
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To: dynachrome

My hero!

Murdered by Communist Bastards!


2 posted on 11/06/2023 7:31:24 PM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: dynachrome

Inmate 4859 – Witold Pilecki – Sabaton History
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_6ARLOgsbA


3 posted on 11/06/2023 7:32:39 PM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: dfwgator

Sabaton has good music, also. “Winged Hussars” comes to mind.


4 posted on 11/06/2023 7:40:16 PM PST by dynachrome (War does not determine who is right, but who is left.)
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To: dynachrome

Bookmark


5 posted on 11/06/2023 8:43:25 PM PST by Southside_Chicago_Republican (The more I learn about people, the more I like my dog. )
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To: dynachrome

—”one of the bravest”

“For many are called, but few are chosen”

Matthew 22:14


6 posted on 11/06/2023 8:44:10 PM PST by DUMBGRUNT ( "The enemy has overrun us. We are blowing up everything. Vive la France!"Dien Bien Phu last message)
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