Komendantka Oddziału Kuriersko-Wywiadowczego I Brygady Legionów. Aleksandra Szczerbińska i towarzyszki broni
Commandant of the Women’s Courier and Intelligence Unit of the 1st Birigade of the Polish Legions. Aleksandra Szczerbińska and her siters in arms

Summary/Abstract: The paper presents the origins and activities of Women’s Courier and Intelligence Unit commanded by Aleksandra Szczerbińska. She became a Head of this Unit after it was retreated from Kielce together with troops of the 1st Brigade on 30th October 1914. This Unit was earlier commanded by Kazimierz Sawicki and was firstly a part of Intelligence Unit in the 1st Infantry Regiment, then in the 1st Brigade. The Unit consisted of 46 women, previous members of Shooting Troops, having few years of military experience. Some of them were also active members of independent political organizations. Bravery and skills of the members of Women’s Courier and Intelligence Unit were strongly appreciated by Józef Piłsudski.

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