Scouts in Warsaw Uprising.

Discussion in 'Poland' started by von Poop, Nov 13, 2006.

  1. von Poop

    von Poop Adaministrator Admin

    Thought this photo deserved it's own thread in the Polish section.
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    Hunting for Adrian's Soviet woman,(who I'm sure has been named elsewhere) I came across this striking picture.
    Volksturm? Russians in Berlin dressing up? Or perhaps more likely the Warsaw uprising?
    The site is in a language that means nothing to me but has some excellent images of women in uniform.
    Cheers,
    Adam.
     
  2. Kyt

    Kyt Very Senior Member

    [​IMG]
    Hunting for Adrian's Soviet woman,(who I'm sure has been named elsewhere) I came across this striking picture.
    Volksturm? Russians in Berlin dressing up? Or perhaps more likely the Warsaw uprising?
    The site is in a language that means nothing to me but has some excellent images of women in uniform.
    Cheers,
    Adam.



    Er, for the site that you mentioned, using a web-translator, the caption reads "The woman's head covering does not let have in the eyebrow ~~~ war female". Now, that can't be right!!
     
  3. Owen

    Owen -- --- -.. MOD

    Chap in middle has Polish cap badge and I've seen Polish troops in Warsaw with white bands on headgear too.
    Just tried to Google Polish caps badges and found same photo on here.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Szare_Szeregi
     
  4. von Poop

    von Poop Adaministrator Admin

    Er, for the site that you mentioned, using a web-translator, the caption reads "The woman's head covering does not let have in the eyebrow ~~~ war female". Now, that can't be right!!
    o_O errr. yes, that probably is a little misleading. Maybe her hovercraft is full of Eels too?

    Cheers Owen, Warsaw seemed most likely.
     
  5. Kyt

    Kyt Very Senior Member

    [​IMG]
    Hunting for Adrian's Soviet woman,(who I'm sure has been named elsewhere) I came across this striking picture.
    Volksturm? Russians in Berlin dressing up? Or perhaps more likely the Warsaw uprising?
    The site is in a language that means nothing to me but has some excellent images of women in uniform.
    Cheers,
    Adam.



    According to wiki ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Szare_Szeregi) the caption reads GS Scouts during the Warsaw Uprising).

    Norman Davies in "Uprising '44" describes the former Scout movement in the Uprising. Their duties depended upon age, but the structure was seen as a naturally cohesive. Anyway, people can read it on pages 176-77 or the above article.
     
  6. pisis

    pisis Junior Member

    R u guys sure it is a woman? Can be also a very young boy...
     
  7. von Poop

    von Poop Adaministrator Admin

    Pretty sure,
    Something about the eyebrows.
     
  8. Owen

    Owen -- --- -.. MOD

    R u guys sure it is a woman? Can be also a very young boy...
    True. I agree.
    I've given photo it's own thread.

    This I'd like to have seen.
    A captured German Panzer Mk. V tank bore Boy Scout insignia on its turret.


    http://warsawghetto.epixtech.co.uk/1944AK.htm
     
  9. Kyt

    Kyt Very Senior Member

  10. Owen

    Owen -- --- -.. MOD

    Fantastic site, visited it several times.
    Lo and behold look who turns up in "Combat II" section.
     

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  11. laufer

    laufer Senior Member

    I'm afraid he is a boy - soldier of a Parasol (Umbrella) battalion of the Home Army, one of the many units recruited from elder or former boy and girl scouts. Have a look at another picture taken a few moments later and some real girls. [source: http://www.pw44.pl/]
     

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  12. Kyt

    Kyt Very Senior Member

    The smiling girl in the first picture - wow.
     
  13. marek_pk

    marek_pk Senior Member

  14. chipmunk wallah

    chipmunk wallah Senior Member

    Love it,That picture is still confusing people,hate to disapoint but,like said,its 3 young lads.
     
  15. Owen

    Owen -- --- -.. MOD

    Just found this statue whilst looking for that clematis "Monte Cassino".
    Thought I'd post this photo on this thread as it seems relevant.
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    "Little Upriser" commemorating children that fought against Germans in Warsaw Uprising in 1944, Warsaw, Poland
    [edit larger image here>> Monument To The "Little Upriser" photo - Jola Dziubinska photos at pbase.com
    and here>>> Gareth 's Site - Warsaw, Poland ]

    'Dzieci Warszawy'
    - Warsaw Children. Named in commemoration of the young participants of the Warsaw Uprising (August 1st - October 3rd 1944) and of the conspiracy movement in Warsaw during the World War II. These adolescents acted as liaisons, as well as took part in sabotage actions and direct fights for the freedom of Warsaw and Poland.

    Clematis - Container Nursery - vines in garden > articles about vines (including Clematis) > what do the names of the Polish Clematis cultivars mean?
     
  16. kovalski

    kovalski Junior Member

    Hi all, I'm new here. I've been watching this forum for a while, I find it very interesting with plenty of info so I'm really happy to join. I'll be glad to help any member researching Eastern European history, especially all aspects of Polish involvement in WW2.

    Regarding the photo...
    It was taken after several hours march through city's sewer system from Krasinscy Square to Warecka Street in Śródmieście district, early morning of September 2nd, 1944.
    From the left:
    1. Tadeusz Rajszczak "Maszynka" - died 1996-03-26 in Warsaw;
    He was a soldier of "Radosław" Regiment- "Miotła" Battalion- "Torpedy" Platoon - volunteer, joined his unit on 6th of August at Wola district. After "Miotła" was disbanded, still served in "Torpedy" platoon which was transferred to "Czata 49" Battalion. Left the city with the civilians.
    2. Kazimierz Gabara "Łuk" - Soldier of "Radosław" Regiment- "Miotła" Battalion- "Torpedy" Platoon - After "Miotła" was disbanded, still served in "Torpedy" platoon which was transferred to "Czata 49" Battalion. Taken prisoner by the Germans - no further info found
    3. Mieczysław Lach "Pestka" - no info found
     
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  17. Smudger Jnr

    Smudger Jnr Our Man in Berlin

    Kovalski,

    Hello and welcome to the forum.

    I have the book "Rising 44" by Norman Davies and it is very powerful reading.

    Thank you for providing the additional information.

    Regards
    Tom
     
  18. kovalski

    kovalski Junior Member

    Kovalski,

    Hello and welcome to the forum.

    I have the book "Rising 44" by Norman Davies and it is very powerful reading.

    Thank you for providing the additional information.

    Regards
    Tom


    Hi,

    nice to meet you.

    Well, his book was a milestone in polish historiography as it was a first (as far as I know) english-written book about the Warsaw Uprising released in the West, written by the Western-born historian. That fact made it quite popular. Although there was some criticism, the general opinion was positive. Poles owe this man a lot I believe.
     

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