Banner for the 6th Pomeranian Infantry Division of the Polish People’s Army A little-known event in post-war history of Andrychów Cover Image

Sztandar dla 6 Pomorskiej Dywizji Piechoty „Ludowego” Wojska Polskiego. Mało znane wydarzenie w powojennym Andrychowie
Banner for the 6th Pomeranian Infantry Division of the Polish People’s Army A little-known event in post-war history of Andrychów

Author(s): Andrzej Fryś
Subject(s): History, Local History / Microhistory, Military history, Recent History (1900 till today)
Published by: Wadowickie Centrum Kultury
Keywords: Liberation of Andrychów; reconstruction of factories; organization of municipal government; funding a banner; 6th Pomeranian Infantry Division; Polish People’s Army; banner sponsors

Summary/Abstract: The article describes the state of affairs in Andrychów immediately after liberation by the Red Army, mentioning industrial reconstruction and organization of new municipal government. It covers the topic of presenting a banner for the 6th Pomeranian Infantry Division and attempts to analyze the profiles of the participants of the ceremony. The history of the 6th Division and traces of its presence in Wadowice is also briefly described.

  • Issue Year: 2019
  • Issue No: 22
  • Page Range: 7-20
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: English, Polish