Polish Army Day then appointed Soldier’s Day was established in 1923by order of the Minister of Military Affairs Lieutenant General Stanisław Szeptyckias an expression of commemoration for the soldiers who participated in the Polish-Bolshevik war. The celebration is a reference victory of the Polish army over the Red Army in the Battle of Warsaw. They will express the tradition of defending independence and the readiness of the Polish army to serve the Fatherland.
Battle of Warsaw 1920
Battle of Warsaw happened in August 12-25, 1920 and was the culminating clash in the Polish-Bolshevik war. The Polish victory in this struggle influenced the fate Europe. Stopping Red Army limited the spread communist revolution in the West. These events protected Poland and Europe from Bolshevik expansion. The ultimate success of the battle was determined by an effectively conducted military operation and strategic decisions of the command. Polish forces took advantage of the course of the Vistula River and made mistakes Red Army. The Polish army – consisting of professional soldiers, volunteers and conscripts – successfully launched a counterattack, which influenced the course of the war.
The history of the celebration of Polish Army Day
Soldier’s Day It was never canceled by any order, it was celebrated even during the Second World War Polish Armed Forces in the West and in folk music Polish Army until 1946. Later USSR he banned the celebration of the Polish Army Day on August 15, because this day commemorated the victory of the Polish Army over the “fraternal” Red Army. Thus, from 1947 to 1950, the Polish Army celebrated its holiday on May 9, on the anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe.From October 7, 1950 to August 13, 1992, the Day of the Polish Army was October 12, that is, the anniversary of the Battle of Lenino with the participation of 1st Infantry Division Tadeusz Kościuszko. In the years 1990-1992, the celebration of the Polish Army Day was combined with the anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of May 3rd. On July 30, 1992, the Sejm restored the celebration of Polish Army Day on August 15, and for the first time the center celebrations on the occasion of the Polish Army Day in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Warsaw. From March 11, 2022, the celebration of the Polish Army Day is guaranteed Act in Defense of the Homeland.
Polish Army Day is an opportunity to pay tribute
Polish Army Day and birthday Battle of Warsaw are an opportunity to reflect on the fact that defending independence is an ongoing and demanding process, and that we all, as a society, have a responsibility to the future of Poland. On August 15th, we have the opportunity to pay tribute to those who fought for freedom and died.
The role of the Polish army
It is also worth remembering that Polish Army does not only carry out combat operations. Soldiers participate in peacekeeping missions, humanitarian operations and cooperate within the framework of international alliances, helping to maintain stability in various regions. Today, the Polish Army, which is part of the NATOplays a key role in ensuring security in Poland, in Europe and in the world.
