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The Polish Underground State: A Secret Nation at War
When Poland was occupied by Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union in 1939, its government didn't surrender—it went underground. This episode explores the remarkable Polish Underground State, a parallel society that operated in secret for five years. We trace its origins in the Service for Poland's Victory (Służba Zwycięstwu Polski), its evolution into the Home Army (Armia Krajowa) under General Stefan Rowecki, and its unique structure with a clandestine parliament, court system, and education network. We discuss key figures like Jan Karski, who reported the Holocaust to the Allies, and…
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