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Polish memorial Axel

This memorial is adjacent to Gdynia-Bridge near Axel.

The text on the memorial is:

19 SEPTEMBER 1944

FIRST
POLISH
ARMOURED
DIVISION

HERE THEY BUILT
IN FLOODED CLAY SOIL

IN FIERCE BATTLE
THE BRIDGE TO FREEDOM

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Source

  • Text: Arjan Vrieze
  • Photos: Arjan Vrieze