The Polish text behind this sole Ukrainian flag says "Nigdy więcej wojny" = "No more war". The Westerplatte peninsula (500 x 200 meters), with a Polish military transit depot, was the first battle of World War II. From 1st to 8th September 1939 the Germans repeatedly bombarded Westerplatte with naval artillery, heavy field artillery and with dive-bombers Junkers Ju 87 Stukas. Repeated attacks by 570 German soldiers were repelled by the 180 Polish soldiers for seven days. During the war everybody in Poland thought that all the defenders were killed. A famous poem started with a description of how the soldiers marched to heaven. In fact, most of the defenders survived the war as POWs. It reminds me of the brave Ukrainian defenders of the Snake Island and their famous proposal for the russian warship...
@@alicjak700 40: 1, however, is not about Westerplatte, but about defense and actions at Wizna, where 720 Polish soldiers resisted 42 thousand. Germans!
Please remember that in 1939 Poland was first attacked by Germans and 17 days later by Soviet Russia. It was settlet between them before. Difference was that ie. Polish soldiers captured by Germans became POW and in most cases surviwed the war, Polish soldiers captured by Russians rarely survived, officers were executed immediately, privates were sent do Gulags in Siberia. Russian history book still do not acknowledge this...
That oś not exactly truth. Defenders of Polish post office were all killed by germans ncluding small girl. Soviets relesed soldiers o the Palestine and second core was created..amd later Polish a,r,ed forces on east were created.
I can't imagine you being in Gdańsk and not seeing the ECS (European Solidarity Center) museum. I sincerely recommend you. You will not be disappointed. I love your videos. Regards
If you plan on staying for a bit longer, I recommend a quick trip to Malbork to see Teutonic knights castle there. It is the biggest medieval castle in the world. It takes like
Forty na górze gradowej is a very nice place indeed and I was lucky to see there people dressed as 18th century soldiers who were going through drill and were shooting cannons from one of hills. It was kind of historical reenactment.
8:54 and 12:02 - never war again = this big sign on the fence. We lived through it and we pass on to future generations how terrible war is, that's why we want to help Ukrainians so much
And innych - is a word that I learned a few years ago when someone was saying something in Polish on Grey's Anatomy, And they just captioned it in Polish. Which was nice. Ordinarily in the US they just caption [speaking foreign language] And that doesn't help. So I looked it up. I love Google translate but it's not always exact Of course. And the woman was saying: once you've tasted my pierogies you won't want any others. I'm not good at double entendre In other languages so I asked some people and yes it was intended to mean something else. Because it's Grey's Anatomy and what would you expect? That they were actually talking about pierogi? By the way the next time my roommate goes to Sam's club I have to ask him if they still have bags of frozen pierogi. We had some a few years ago and they were good. Depends on the filling. I am a picky eater... But I think he just went down there the other day to get lettuce for the ducks. Because there are six of them now. They are getting expensive!
So I was looking trying to find whatever we had and there is one brand which is not the one we bought: Kasia's. I forgot about my friend Katrina. (She literally lived in New Orleans during Katrina) I should send her in this direction. (We have never met but we both have ducks)
You must know that even if many Poles help Ukrainians today, YOU HELP many Poles. We have many complexes resulting from history (including being under the Soviet boot for many years). Thanks to you and to what you do and what you show, we can feel proud again. Not conceited (because we know we are not the champions of the world) but proud. Thank you.
Enjoy your happy and peaceful life in Gdańsk - probably the best located city in Poland and to me personally - one of the most beautiful ones here:) If you struggle with lack of food or any other basic products, all the "Żabka" and other small convenience stores are open on Sundays so you won't starve here :) visiting Westerplatte for sure was very powerful and meaningful in the times when thick black clouds covered Eastern Europe again. But it won't be forever and Westerplatte tragedy taught us, that every dark day has it end and in the end the sunshine will come again - sooner or later. Have a nice evening & hope to see you in Gdańsk one day :)
I'm glad that you have used my recommendation regarding Mandu. ;) I told you that they have best dumpligs. In addition - This asian-type dumplings are also there. A bit smaller. But additional 2 pcs in your meal ;) I am a bit ashamed. I am living in northern Poland for 25 years now (Malbork ca. 60 km from Gdańsk) and I've never been in Westerplatte. I guess it is time to change that. Especially when now days are warmer and brighter every day now. I guess your video has inspired me :) Thank you for that.
For Poland, Westerplatte is a very important place that reminds us of the difficult history of our country. Not far (about 50km) Gdańsk, there is an equally important place: Stutthof concentration camp. I cannot say that "I recommend this place", because such places are difficult (mentally) to visit (similar to Auschwitz, but much smaller), but on some occasion you can visit them as well. So far, maybe the next step is Malbork? And in "Trójmiasto" the last city: Gdynia.
Admire the way you have taken what is a super-challenging situation for you both -- and turning it into a positive opportunity including to help us to understand this part of the world. Bravo and positive thoughts for you.
"Nigdy więcej wojny" - No more war. 15 or 20 years ago the same text you could read in a center of Gdańsk in post WWII ruins. In march 2002 it looked like it was march 1945. Several days ago you showed that place with full of cranes, new apartments, restaurants, probably the most prestigious area in Gdańsk. A new life. I hope this is Ukrainian future, today a wartime nightmare, but tomorrow...
You can also visit Second World War Museum (Muzeum II Wojny Światowej w Gdańsku). Btw Westerplatte is pronounced Вестерплатте ;). Greetings from Gdańsk 🙂
This is a good channel, as it shows the truth (as simple as that). Despite everything you show, there is Marina in the background... smiling..., this is what we need, she is so natural with her smile so she brings smile to anyone watching the video. Keep it up and stay safe!
You are a Great Guy … same like Your lovely wife … I’m really happy You came to Poland… and hopefully You will stay for a long time as much you need. For me you are very inspirational and brave man… even in such a difficult times You always are calm and your woman can feel more safe. I wish you will start using more free help or free food which one is provided by Polish people.. you shouldn’t spend and covering everything from your own money. It is very kind from you that even now you trying don’t be a problem for polish government. Wish You all the best … You deserved guys what is the best… you are very honest and good people. Hope Ukraine will be free very soon again. SLAVA UKRAINE 👊🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you for your videos - I appreciate you taking the time and effort to make these and upload them - take care of each other, stay safe and look forward to the next video.
If you're planning to stay in Poland I challenge you to learn how to say "Smacznego" :D (Polish equivalent of Bon Appetit). Your videos confirm that my idea of moving to and retiring in the Gdańsk area isn't really so crazy and I should just do it. I am a water person as well.
That was a heartfelt vlog. One thing that it conveyed on top of what you perfectly explained, is your safety. This day trip seems to have lifted some anxiety for both you and Marina. The sun was shining for you.
If you want to see some of the less flat terrains of Poland, come over to my city of Bielsko-Biała and its surroundings, you guys would probably like it.
You guys are amazing! Lovely people. I recommend you to read about places you visit before you go there even just at wikipedia you will know bit of the background and history. I always do that.
I'm Polish, I started watching your channel because youtube has recommended it to me last week. I must say I enjoy your content hence the subscription. It's probably more directed to the U.S. audience but still like it. I also wanted to say that I like your diction, your accent is perfect to me, because helps me to learn english in a more efficent way, simply because can hear every word clearly, you also speak not too fast which is great too :) Happy staying in my country. Slava Ukraini!
There's one more symbolic place in Gdańsk - the Gdańsk Shipyard (or whatever is left of it). The events which took place in the shipyard in the '80s have contributed to the fall of communism in Europe and if you're into history you might want to check out the museum in ECS (European Center of Solidarity). Tram number 8 stops just in front of it, the building is beautiful and there's a really great story which you discover while walking around it. There's also the museum of WW2 in Gdańsk which I highly recommend too.
Westerplatte is where WW II started when the German battleship Schleswig-Holstein attacked Polish troops stationed in Westerplatte in the morning of the September 1st 1939. The Polish soldiers defended Westerplatte for many days despite huge German troops, planes and ships attacking them. Those Polish soldiers who defended Westerplatte are considered as heroes in Poland.
See also the Gdańsk post office. It is in the very center of Gdańsk, you must enter the courtyard at the back of the post office, it will make a big impression on you.
New subscriber here. I found this channel when all of this started to happen...I love watching your videos... Keep documenting your journey .. wishing the best to you both ..
I spent 3 months in Vienna, Austria. And 'Sunday closed shops' policy is so much more strict! For example, on Saturdays shops were already closed at 6 pm! And pharmacy.. at 12 am/1 pm! On Sundays it was possible to buy something only on the Bahnhof (train stations, but the big ones, like Hauptbahnhof) and even on the regular days, shops are closed at 8 pm. I am glad that we in Poland have this policy, because people working in this fields deserve to have a rest too, and it's good that many people have a free day at the same day, so there is a chance to meet. 👌 (and still it's not that strict as in Austria)
By the way, in Poland we eat rosół on sunday. It's one of last dishes from times we were superpower that stayed in our cousine after partitions and world wars. On monday we eat pomidorowa( tomato soup) that's made from sundays rosół.
@@chanpasadopolska no mate, I always have rosół for first dish on sunday and most of Poles do same. Some people prefere other dishes, it's not a law or ritual, it's just how things are. On saturday you kill hen and prepare it to cook becouse you have no time for doing it during working days
Omgosh I did not know that this was actually a tradition of the Poles but we had rosół every Sunday and for lunch on Monday, we had the tomato soup! I just thought my mother really knew how to stretch out a single chicken for a few days. The funny thing is that I make rosół every Sunday for dinner just because my mom did.
@@TeresaTeresaTeresa-t5o we have lost big part of our food herritage. For example it was very difficult to find places with warsaw cuisine in Warsaw few years ago.
You can also visit seawalk in Sopot and castle of teutonic order in Malbork, however if do not want to spend money on seawalk, you have free alternative in city of Gdynia, where you have a Beach and very cool pedestrian path around the coastline
It is really nice of you to visit all these places and be interested in our history, especially now, When you guys are refugees and go through hardships of life. You are very welcome Here, enjoy your stay!
You remind me of a Polish youtuber and traveler called Bez Planu. You have same energy. Thank you for these videos. I'm happy you feel well in Poland even if you're going to leave. Take care!
Another place to be is the top of St. Mary's cathedral in Gdansk- with a view in the whole Gulf of Gdansk. But you need to climb like 400 stairs- or close to it!
At westerplatte >300 polish soldiers were defending against 40,000 germans, german tanks, massive battleship, artillery fire and airstrikes. Its one of the most famous battles in history. They were supposed to hold 7 houres to let the city of gdansk to evacuate, yet they have lasted 7 days. They were forced to surrender due to shortage of food and ammunition. After the battle the german General has left the battleship and greeted polish soldiers with honour for their "impossible" did. If they had more ammunition and food, they could last weeks if not months. Brave soldiers 🇵🇱❤❤
Westerplatte,yes a shared Polish/German history. I remember in Germany,sunday,every shop closed, changed now,particularly in the big northern cities as opposed to catholic south. Personally ive gone the other way,enjoy shops open on a Sunday-must be a Brit thing, Yes,love the Baltic, but been missing the Black sea last two years. Have a safe time you four
Thank you for showing this place to your viewers. Westerplatte and it's history is very important to us ❤ One interesting note from someone who lives in Gdańsk - the battle of Westerplatte started on September 1st, early in the morning (around 4:45am, similar to the time Russia invaded Ukraine). Every year on Sep 1, around 4:30, Westerplatte holds a special celebration event and thousands of people go there early in the morning to participate. At 4:45, everyone gets silent and air strike alarm is played. After that, people usually sing polish national anthem. This is an extremaly powerful and emotional event, since most of us lost someone during WW2 and we all can feel the weight of it even today.
We visited Westerplatte when we were in Gdansk in 2019. A very sad part of history and an important place to visit. On another note, when looking for somewhere affordable to live, have you looked at the nearby city of Gdynia? I believe it may be cheaper than Gdansk, and it's only a couple of stops on the train.
@@planetjames95 it depends on individual owner (law allows individual shop owners in franchise to work) so you have to check in the internet where's nearest open. Also there are minimarkets at gas stations open too if you really need something asap. And if you have InterMarche nearby there's huge chance that is open despite bans (they found some loopholes to exploit)
The intro is true. Typical good old polish Sunday. Cannot forget Grandma going to church. Well that happens to me. Visit my gran and every Sunday she is gone at church. Also how is Gdańsk?
Pole bitwy means a battlefield. So you were right. Nigdy więcej wojny means no more war. And the quote means: “Each of you, my young friends, will find in life some personal ‘Westerplatte.’ Some measure of tasks that have to be undertaken and fulfilled. Some rightful cause for which one cannot avoid fighting. Some duty, or necessity, which one cannot shun. From which one cannot desert.” And I think your Polish spelling is cute. Keep doing what you do, my friends.
Hi! Another new subscriber from recommendation a couple weeks ago. Really love your videos and have gone back on other travel vids. Also love when you show us your meals. Love Mariana! A few questions and maybe worth a Q&A or catch-up video on how you met…how do u know all the languages u do?!, how long did u live in the US, can Mariana understand when u speak English…ect? 😀 stay safe , thanks for sharing … sending good vibes from California 😘
There was a time when stores in the US were open only briefly or not at all on Sundays. Those days are gone. The Catholic Church in Poland was a major supporter of closing stores on Sundays so that people can be with their families and that Sunday does not become just another day. The pierogi you enjoyed looked delicious. Polish food sticks to your ribs. I enjoy your videos. My dad's family originated in Poland and I intend to visit next year. Best wishes to you and your family.
The shops are open seven days a week where I live, I prefer to do my grocery shopping on a Sunday as that's were I get good deals. Saturday is a bit off a madhouse when it comes to getting groceries. On the positive side it provides part time work for students.
The stores will be open on sunday april 10 and 24,june26,august 28 and december 11 and 18.......there was time that stores was open every sunday but now is just few during the year
The supermarkets are closed but the small private shops are open on Sunday, the idea was to allow small independent shops to survive against the supermarkets. Also, supermarkets are closed but museums, restaurants, cinemas theme parks etc are open. It’s a great day to go with your family to a cinema restaurant or museum
Greetings and best wishes to you and your wife in Poland. Thank you for giving homage to Westerplatte. You should hook up with a fellow you tuber and Gdansk legend - Sławomir Ziembiński RED KORSARZ Rear Admiral and Commander of the Naval Rifle Teams. He is quite the character in his pirate uniform, however, he will quickly point out that he is not a pirate but a Korsarz (Corsair). Through good times and bad the Polish people have had a sense of humor to get through the day and the Red Corsair would be a great opportunity for you to experience some levity...Best Wishes !
Welcome to Poland brother. Stop eating too much:) I know is hard. I live in Australia and missing food mostly. Check out the polish traditional cakes that is the main thing there. They are everywhere. More country side better cakes and generally food.
I suggest you visit hel . It's the furthest place in poland and very nice. they have an event called d-day once a year (in august I think) basically over a couple of days they have inscenizations
If you are interested in history and you visited Westerplatte, next step is The Museum of The Second World War. But it is huge, a lot of to see and read so I guess you need to plan your trip to this museum for about 2-3 hours minimum ( I' ve spent about 5 hours but I tried to see, read and watch everything).
A hymn about the Westerplatte soldiers When the days became complete and it came to die in summer, straight to heaven, four in a row, walked soldiers of Westerplatte. (And summer was beautiful that year.) And this, they sang: Ah, it's nothing that the wounds hurt so much, because how sweet it's now to go to those heavenly clearings. (And on earth that year was so much heather for bouquets.) In Gdańsk we stood like a wall, spurning the Boche cannon, now we're floating among the clouds, soldiers of Westerplatte. [And those, who have good eyesight and hearing, are said to have heard, how in the clouds rumbled even step, of the Sea Battalion.] And this singing was heard: To use the sunny time, we will warm up on warm days in paradise heathlands. But when cold wind will blow and sadness circle the world, to middle of Warsaw we will float down, soldiers of Westerplatte.
Over the channel (with the flags) you saw cranes of shipyards where 10 million Solidarity (Solidarnosc) movement was born. In 2 place - 2 places of Polish fight against Nazis & Soviets.
i love your videos. I live in Cracow and i recommand also to come to cracow becouse its one of the oldest city in Poland and also its buetifull. Also Cracow have the biggest square in the europe
You should try local food, in pomorze locals eat herrings with potatoes and salad at homes. If You take a journey to smaller towns you can expect smaller prices in restaurants
On the stone plaque in front of the monument are the words of John Paul II to the youth in 1987 ; "Każdy z was, młodzi przyjaciele, znajduje też w życiu jakieś swoje "Westerplatte". Jakiś wymiar zadań, które musi podjąć i wypełnić. Jakąś słuszną sprawę, o którą nie można nie walczyć. Jakiś obowiązek, powinność, od której nie można "zdezerterować". - Which means in free translation "Each of you, young friends, also finds some "Westerplatte" in your life. A dimension of tasks that must be undertaken and fulfilled. Some just cause you need to fight for. Some duty, a matter from which you cannot desert.
You can shop on Sunday if you really need to. There are laws that you can't but many Polish people hate them, so shops get around them and are e.g. pretending to be "post offices" or "libraries". Only certain bigger shopping networks do that though and not all of their stores are opened, only chosen ones.
It is great that you were able to see the Polish "Island of the Snakes 1.0". I wish you were able to visit Westerplatte in better, happier times. I am still digging through the information for you and I have found some hope for you - the Ukrainian residents, who fled Ukraine are treated like Ukrainian nationals.
I remember all the time when I was growing up, all the way up until 1983, almost all the stores were closed on Sunday in Massachusetts. The drug store was open. I figured it was probably cuz it's a necessity. And it's funny now, I have to tell my roommate if he goes to go to the drugstore at Sam's club he can't go on Sunday because it's closed. Anyway they were called Blue Laws, And I never asked why. Also after the stores started opening on Sundays, the liquor stores didn't open or you couldn't buy alcohol or something. It was never a problem but when my mother came to visit, it was a problem for her (Oh they moved to Florida in 1981 and I stayed behind) So she was like we should go out to a restaurant. She didn't visit that often (when my father was alive hardly wanted her to leave him Or they had to go visit all his friends) so I remember exactly which restaurant we went to. Although I have no idea how we got there because... Well maybe by then I had a car. I didn't get a car until my father died. My mother didn't drive and she had this van of his... I thought maybe she could sell it because I still couldn't afford a car and it was before Uber and taxis were really expensive and I didn't make a lot of money and I just gotten laid off and I needed to find a new job on the North Shore where there isn't any mass transit hardly. (And those are all of my excuses for asking my mother to find me a car when I was 40 years old) But at least I saved enough money to pay for the insurance) So maybe that's how we got there. It's funny I remember going but not how we got there. One week after they got rid of the blue laws so that we could go to stores on Sunday (which was important because my friends and I kept the Sabbath on Saturday even though we were Christians) the next week it was Easter, so the stores were closed anyway. And now everything is open all the time, except that it isn't, because lots of people quit their jobs during the pandemic and they can't find enough people to work. Last month my roommate went to Tire Kingdom to have his tires rotated - he drives a lot but good news, he's been working from home lately so that saves on gas - And he was surprised to find that it was closed on Sunday. I said maybe they couldn't find any people to work on Sunday. So that's how things are going here. As far as I know. Last night I was watching the BBC News that we have on PBS - That's public broadcasting system, if you're not in the US - and I fell asleep - for 2 hours. So maybe tonight I won't do that. I almost had my circadian rhythms fixed a couple of weeks ago and now they are broken again. And it's not because of daylight savings time. I want to watch the news and then put my ducks to bed and watch Jeopardy. And probably eat sometime in the middle of that. All of you have a lovely evening or afternoon or day or night, depending where you are. And try to stay safe from wars and diseases.
9:06 It's a quote from pope John Paul II, it says: "Each of you, young friends, find in life your very own Westerplatte, some manner of challenge that must be undertaken and overcome, a set of laws and values, that must be upheld and defended. Defended - for your sake and others'"
I haven't watched most of this yet but I was reminded about Claire Hollingworth, whose last name I always have to look up because I can't remember it. A couple of years ago I was googling and I found out this (And I'm going to leave stuff out, because it's too long and for other reasons :-)) : Hollingworth had been working as a Telegraph journalist for less than a week when she was sent to Poland to report on worsening tensions in Europe. She persuaded the British Consul-General in Katowice, John Anthony Thwaites, to lend her his chauffeured car for a fact-finding mission into Germany. [She saw a large bunch of military vehicles] On 1 September, Hollingworth called the British Embassy in Warsaw to report the German invasion of Poland. To convince doubtful Embassy officials, she held a telephone out of the window of her room to capture the sounds of German forces.[9][12] Hollingworth's eyewitness account was the first report the British Foreign Office received about the invasion of Poland. I just enjoyed the part where they didn't believe her, so she just held the phone out the window. (I know, it was a war and it was so awful, but there was just something about that story) At the time I found this out she was still alive! I was really surprised. She died in 2017. The part I quoted was from Wikipedia - which you can tell by all of the links that I didn't delete. Apparently there's more to this. The first article I found tonight mentioned that if it wasn't for a gust of wind, she wouldn't have seen the vehicles (But you could hear them over the telephone, maybe that was later? Maybe I should look at a map? Or read the rest of the article? But I always liked the thing about the phone) I think I looked this up in the first place because my brother has a thing for the headline "FLASH: " And now I am going to go back to watching your video and maybe some of your commenters. I don't think I would have paid much attention to World War II (in high school I didn't even make it to World War I, and I took US history twice. I just tended to get pneumonia in the spring I guess) if it were not for Poland (I read the book by James Michener twice, but that was like 38 years ago. I got from the library. By the third time I thought maybe I should just buy it. But since then I haven't read it again) Right. Going back to video.
3:58 In fact this is the site of the absolute first WW2 battle. WW2 is generally considered to have begun on 1 September 1939, when Nazi Germany attacked Westerplatte at 4:45 AM with a salvo from Schleswig-Holstein cruiser. A few minutes earlier there had been an air raid on undefended town of Wieluń, South of Poland, but there had been no battle. Just a war crime like today in Ukraine. interesting fact: the order for the operation was given by Claus von Staufenberg. Today a German "war hero", only because he tried to kill Hitler and do things his own way.
Schleswig-Holstein wasn’t a cruiser, it was a battleship, WW1 era small pre dreadnought. They wouldn’t put a cruiser that close to open fire, if a Koenigsberg class cruiser or even Admiral Hipper would take a shot from Polish coastal artillery it would inflict severe damage. Schleswig even got unlucky cause one shell detonated in the secondary battery compratment causing a fire and almost detonating the secondary batter magazine that could severely damage it.
Before that, there was the civil war in Spain, the annexation of Austria and Czechoslovakia. In this place, called Westerplatte, World War II officially began (September 1, 1939 at 4:45). On the same day, Slovakia (reduced to a role similar to that of Belarus today) joined the war on the side of Germany. Under the guarantees previously given to Poland, on September 3, Great Britain and France declared war on Germany - a somewhat strange war, although "something" was going on on the Western front. On September 17, Russia (sorry, the Soviet Union) joined the war on the side of Germany. On June 23, 1940, Hitler came to visit the conquered Paris...
best place to live in Poland is Wroclaw suburb. Lot of work places. Lot of highways. Around 200k Ukrainians live in the area. Nice smaller cities around main city. Pick your place.
When their days had been filled and it was time to die in the summer, They went straight to heaven in a coach-and-four, the soldiers of Westerplatte. (Summer was beautiful that year.) They sang: "Ah, ‘tis nothing that our wounds were so painful, for now it is sweet to walk the heavenly fields." (On earth that year there was plenty of heather for bouquets.) In Gdansk we stood like a wall in defiance of the German offensive, now we soar among the clouds, we soldiers of Westerplatte. Those with keen sense of sight and sound are said to have heard in the clouds the measured step of the Maritime Battalion. This was the song they heard: "We'll take advantage of the sunshine and bask in the warm days in the heather fields of paradise. But when the cold wind blows and sorrow courses the earth, We'll float down to the center of Warsaw, The soldiers of Westerplatte." translated by Walter Whipple
The Polish text behind this sole Ukrainian flag says "Nigdy więcej wojny" = "No more war". The Westerplatte peninsula (500 x 200 meters), with a Polish military transit depot, was the first battle of World War II. From 1st to 8th September 1939 the Germans repeatedly bombarded Westerplatte with naval artillery, heavy field artillery and with dive-bombers Junkers Ju 87 Stukas. Repeated attacks by 570 German soldiers were repelled by the 180 Polish soldiers for seven days. During the war everybody in Poland thought that all the defenders were killed. A famous poem started with a description of how the soldiers marched to heaven. In fact, most of the defenders survived the war as POWs. It reminds me of the brave Ukrainian defenders of the Snake Island and their famous proposal for the russian warship...
Interestingly enough I heard the defenders of Snake Island are also POWs
@@darmou This is (one of the reasons) why the Snake Island reminds me of Westerplatte.
Check out 40 to 1 by Sabaton - a song made to memmorise a far more impossible feat by Polish soldiers.
@@alicjak700 40: 1, however, is not about Westerplatte, but about defense and actions at Wizna, where 720 Polish soldiers resisted 42 thousand. Germans!
i ve just read about it in czech military magazine
Please remember that in 1939 Poland was first attacked by Germans and 17 days later by Soviet Russia. It was settlet between them before. Difference was that ie. Polish soldiers captured by Germans became POW and in most cases surviwed the war, Polish soldiers captured by Russians rarely survived, officers were executed immediately, privates were sent do Gulags in Siberia. Russian history book still do not acknowledge this...
Well Russia must think about history once again because soon Metro 2033 will be their history. Not just a book or video game
That oś not exactly truth. Defenders of Polish post office were all killed by germans ncluding small girl. Soviets relesed soldiers o the Palestine and second core was created..amd later Polish a,r,ed forces on east were created.
I can't imagine you being in Gdańsk and not seeing the ECS (European Solidarity Center) museum. I sincerely recommend you. You will not be disappointed. I love your videos. Regards
If you plan on staying for a bit longer, I recommend a quick trip to Malbork to see Teutonic knights castle there. It is the biggest medieval castle in the world. It takes like
Forty na górze gradowej is a very nice place indeed and I was lucky to see there people dressed as 18th century soldiers who were going through drill and were shooting cannons from one of hills. It was kind of historical reenactment.
w mniej niż 2 godziny nie zwiedzisz tego zamku
@@Kreszczi Dobrze ze mowilem o tym ile zajmuje dojazd z Gdańska do Malborka regionalnym pociągiem w takim wypadku, a nie o czasie zwiedzania.
@@Dexiefy xd sory nie zauwazylem
You’ve fled a land invaded by a dictator to visit as refugees a memorial to a dictator’s invasion.
This is why the Poles understand.
8:54 and 12:02 - never war again = this big sign on the fence. We lived through it and we pass on to future generations how terrible war is, that's why we want to help Ukrainians so much
No more war*
Thank you. I thought that Nigdy meant never, but if I started looking things up I would be here all night.
And innych - is a word that I learned a few years ago when someone was saying something in Polish on Grey's Anatomy, And they just captioned it in Polish. Which was nice. Ordinarily in the US they just caption [speaking foreign language] And that doesn't help. So I looked it up. I love Google translate but it's not always exact Of course.
And the woman was saying: once you've tasted my pierogies you won't want any others.
I'm not good at double entendre In other languages so I asked some people and yes it was intended to mean something else. Because it's Grey's Anatomy and what would you expect? That they were actually talking about pierogi?
By the way the next time my roommate goes to Sam's club I have to ask him if they still have bags of frozen pierogi. We had some a few years ago and they were good. Depends on the filling. I am a picky eater... But I think he just went down there the other day to get lettuce for the ducks. Because there are six of them now. They are getting expensive!
So I was looking trying to find whatever we had and there is one brand which is not the one we bought: Kasia's.
I forgot about my friend Katrina. (She literally lived in New Orleans during Katrina) I should send her in this direction. (We have never met but we both have ducks)
You must know that even if many Poles help Ukrainians today, YOU HELP many Poles.
We have many complexes resulting from history (including being under the Soviet boot for many years).
Thanks to you and to what you do and what you show, we can feel proud again.
Not conceited (because we know we are not the champions of the world) but proud.
Thank you.
Thank you as well. Poland has been nothing but welcoming to us...
What a beautiful post.
Woah, yeah. Hard to admit it in a way. Really good words to put it.
As a Pole myself, I second that
Thank you for making this trip and sharing your thoughts and experiences. All the best! Stay safe and take care of each other.
Polak in Texas. 🇺🇸🇵🇱🇺🇦
Enjoy your happy and peaceful life in Gdańsk - probably the best located city in Poland and to me personally - one of the most beautiful ones here:) If you struggle with lack of food or any other basic products, all the "Żabka" and other small convenience stores are open on Sundays so you won't starve here :) visiting Westerplatte for sure was very powerful and meaningful in the times when thick black clouds covered Eastern Europe again. But it won't be forever and Westerplatte tragedy taught us, that every dark day has it end and in the end the sunshine will come again - sooner or later. Have a nice evening & hope to see you in Gdańsk one day :)
I'm glad that you have used my recommendation regarding Mandu. ;) I told you that they have best dumpligs. In addition - This asian-type dumplings are also there. A bit smaller. But additional 2 pcs in your meal ;)
I am a bit ashamed. I am living in northern Poland for 25 years now (Malbork ca. 60 km from Gdańsk) and I've never been in Westerplatte. I guess it is time to change that. Especially when now days are warmer and brighter every day now. I guess your video has inspired me :) Thank you for that.
For Poland, Westerplatte is a very important place that reminds us of the difficult history of our country. Not far (about 50km) Gdańsk, there is an equally important place: Stutthof concentration camp. I cannot say that "I recommend this place", because such places are difficult (mentally) to visit (similar to Auschwitz, but much smaller), but on some occasion you can visit them as well. So far, maybe the next step is Malbork? And in "Trójmiasto" the last city: Gdynia.
Admire the way you have taken what is a super-challenging situation for you both -- and turning it into a positive opportunity including to help us to understand this part of the world. Bravo and positive thoughts for you.
Thank you so much!
"Nigdy więcej wojny" - No more war. 15 or 20 years ago the same text you could read in a center of Gdańsk in post WWII ruins. In march 2002 it looked like it was march 1945. Several days ago you showed that place with full of cranes, new apartments, restaurants, probably the most prestigious area in Gdańsk. A new life. I hope this is Ukrainian future, today a wartime nightmare, but tomorrow...
And we wish this upon any country. We were really lucky things played out right and some good decisions were made. Thank you Cyryl, you spoke my mind.
I love when you guys go out to eat..It's nice to see you try new items to eat .hugs from Canada 🇨🇦
Love the walk about though the neighborhood and admiring the architecture everywhere you go.
You can also visit Second World War Museum (Muzeum II Wojny Światowej w Gdańsku). Btw Westerplatte is pronounced Вестерплатте ;). Greetings from Gdańsk 🙂
This is a good channel, as it shows the truth (as simple as that).
Despite everything you show, there is Marina in the background... smiling..., this is what we need, she is so natural with her smile so she brings smile to anyone watching the video. Keep it up and stay safe!
You are a Great Guy … same like Your lovely wife … I’m really happy You came to Poland… and hopefully You will stay for a long time as much you need. For me you are very inspirational and brave man… even in such a difficult times You always are calm and your woman can feel more safe. I wish you will start using more free help or free food which one is provided by Polish people.. you shouldn’t spend and covering everything from your own money. It is very kind from you that even now you trying don’t be a problem for polish government. Wish You all the best … You deserved guys what is the best… you are very honest and good people. Hope Ukraine will be free very soon again. SLAVA UKRAINE 👊🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you - means a lot to us.
8:54 It is symbolic as the flag of Ukraine hangs next to the words "Nigdy Więcej Wojny" which means "No More War"
Wanted to write it too…
@@zloty481Pozdrawiam.
So did I. Beautiful show of solidarity, with our brothers and sisters.
keep posting lovely people! cheers from sunny Wrocław
Thank you for your videos - I appreciate you taking the time and effort to make these and upload them - take care of each other, stay safe and look forward to the next video.
If you're planning to stay in Poland I challenge you to learn how to say "Smacznego" :D (Polish equivalent of Bon Appetit). Your videos confirm that my idea of moving to and retiring in the Gdańsk area isn't really so crazy and I should just do it. I am a water person as well.
Even though I moved out almost 12 years ago, I still hold Gdańsk close to my heart. Such a beautiful city. I'm glad you stopped by.
That was a heartfelt vlog. One thing that it conveyed on top of what you perfectly explained, is your safety. This day trip seems to have lifted some anxiety for both you and Marina. The sun was shining for you.
I can’t belive you guys still did not see Gdynia, my absolute favourite from the three.
Maybe the best example in Europe of modern architecture.
You can't miss Gdynia, a must see
If you want to see some of the less flat terrains of Poland, come over to my city of Bielsko-Biała and its surroundings, you guys would probably like it.
Hi, I love watch yours beginnings in Poland :) If you'll have a plans to visit Poznań, let me know, I can be your guide!
Poznań was the very first city I ever visited in Poland!
You guys are amazing! Lovely people. I recommend you to read about places you visit before you go there even just at wikipedia you will know bit of the background and history. I always do that.
I'm Polish, I started watching your channel because youtube has recommended it to me last week. I must say I enjoy your content hence the subscription. It's probably more directed to the U.S. audience but still like it. I also wanted to say that I like your diction, your accent is perfect to me, because helps me to learn english in a more efficent way, simply because can hear every word clearly, you also speak not too fast which is great too :) Happy staying in my country. Slava Ukraini!
Thank you and welcome!
Thank you for showing my Great Country of POLAND, to the World.
Slava Ukraine !!!
Really enjoy watching your vlogs about Poland (my birth place) all the way from Chicago.
There's one more symbolic place in Gdańsk - the Gdańsk Shipyard (or whatever is left of it). The events which took place in the shipyard in the '80s have contributed to the fall of communism in Europe and if you're into history you might want to check out the museum in ECS (European Center of Solidarity). Tram number 8 stops just in front of it, the building is beautiful and there's a really great story which you discover while walking around it. There's also the museum of WW2 in Gdańsk which I highly recommend too.
Westerplatte is where WW II started when the German battleship Schleswig-Holstein attacked Polish troops stationed in Westerplatte in the morning of the September 1st 1939. The Polish soldiers defended Westerplatte for many days despite huge German troops, planes and ships attacking them. Those Polish soldiers who defended Westerplatte are considered as heroes in Poland.
Not really. First Germans bombed a little city Wielun on west border, then was Westerplatte.
@@0plp0 germany first aerial bombings, they were leading the cross in the hospital.
@@0plp0 That's exactly I wanted to say about! :)
See also the Gdańsk post office. It is in the very center of Gdańsk, you must enter the courtyard at the back of the post office, it will make a big impression on you.
New subscriber here. I found this channel when all of this started to happen...I love watching your videos...
Keep documenting your journey .. wishing the best to you both ..
I spent 3 months in Vienna, Austria. And 'Sunday closed shops' policy is so much more strict! For example, on Saturdays shops were already closed at 6 pm! And pharmacy.. at 12 am/1 pm! On Sundays it was possible to buy something only on the Bahnhof (train stations, but the big ones, like Hauptbahnhof) and even on the regular days, shops are closed at 8 pm. I am glad that we in Poland have this policy, because people working in this fields deserve to have a rest too, and it's good that many people have a free day at the same day, so there is a chance to meet. 👌 (and still it's not that strict as in Austria)
I know you've got some local boozcans in your area...
By the way, in Poland we eat rosół on sunday. It's one of last dishes from times we were superpower that stayed in our cousine after partitions and world wars. On monday we eat pomidorowa( tomato soup) that's made from sundays rosół.
I'm polish and concept that we eat rosół at some special day is completely foreign. Maybe that's how it's working in your house.
@@chanpasadopolska no mate, I always have rosół for first dish on sunday and most of Poles do same. Some people prefere other dishes, it's not a law or ritual, it's just how things are. On saturday you kill hen and prepare it to cook becouse you have no time for doing it during working days
@@roberturbanczyk204You made some research that you speak about most poles? Ridicules
Omgosh I did not know that this was actually a tradition of the Poles but we had rosół every Sunday and for lunch on Monday, we had the tomato soup! I just thought my mother really knew how to stretch out a single chicken for a few days. The funny thing is that I make rosół every Sunday for dinner just because my mom did.
@@TeresaTeresaTeresa-t5o we have lost big part of our food herritage. For example it was very difficult to find places with warsaw cuisine in Warsaw few years ago.
Excellent video, thoughtful and articulate. A place that is well worth visiting. Take care. SLAVA UKRAINI !!
You can also visit seawalk in Sopot and castle of teutonic order in Malbork, however if do not want to spend money on seawalk, you have free alternative in city of Gdynia, where you have a Beach and very cool pedestrian path around the coastline
It is really nice of you to visit all these places and be interested in our history, especially now, When you guys are refugees and go through hardships of life. You are very welcome Here, enjoy your stay!
Great video guys and a nice view for Westerplatte . You had a quite good weather. Best regards
You remind me of a Polish youtuber and traveler called Bez Planu. You have same energy. Thank you for these videos. I'm happy you feel well in Poland even if you're going to leave. Take care!
You shoud check the Tower of Mariacki Church - outstanding view :)
Another place to be is the top of St. Mary's cathedral in Gdansk- with a view in the whole Gulf of Gdansk. But you need to climb like 400 stairs- or close to it!
At westerplatte >300 polish soldiers were defending against 40,000 germans, german tanks, massive battleship, artillery fire and airstrikes. Its one of the most famous battles in history. They were supposed to hold 7 houres to let the city of gdansk to evacuate, yet they have lasted 7 days. They were forced to surrender due to shortage of food and ammunition. After the battle the german General has left the battleship and greeted polish soldiers with honour for their "impossible" did.
If they had more ammunition and food, they could last weeks if not months. Brave soldiers 🇵🇱❤❤
Very nice video. Wish you all the best!
Very good video. Thank you.
8:43 "Nigdy więcej wojny" - "No More war"
Westerplatte,yes a shared Polish/German history. I remember in Germany,sunday,every shop closed, changed now,particularly in the big northern cities as opposed to catholic south. Personally ive gone the other way,enjoy shops open on a Sunday-must be a Brit thing, Yes,love the Baltic, but been missing the Black sea last two years. Have a safe time you four
Thank you for showing this place to your viewers. Westerplatte and it's history is very important to us ❤
One interesting note from someone who lives in Gdańsk - the battle of Westerplatte started on September 1st, early in the morning (around 4:45am, similar to the time Russia invaded Ukraine). Every year on Sep 1, around 4:30, Westerplatte holds a special celebration event and thousands of people go there early in the morning to participate. At 4:45, everyone gets silent and air strike alarm is played. After that, people usually sing polish national anthem. This is an extremaly powerful and emotional event, since most of us lost someone during WW2 and we all can feel the weight of it even today.
We visited Westerplatte when we were in Gdansk in 2019. A very sad part of history and an important place to visit. On another note, when looking for somewhere affordable to live, have you looked at the nearby city of Gdynia? I believe it may be cheaper than Gdansk, and it's only a couple of stops on the train.
There is chain of "Żabka" small shops, open on Sundays.
Those stores are closed near us too 🤷♂️
@@planetjames95 it depends on individual owner (law allows individual shop owners in franchise to work) so you have to check in the internet where's nearest open. Also there are minimarkets at gas stations open too if you really need something asap. And if you have InterMarche nearby there's huge chance that is open despite bans (they found some loopholes to exploit)
Thank you for that how you show my city Gdańsk ❤️ you must go and look Old city hall on Długa street is really georgus
I recommend amber museum in gdansk
Greetings for Marina :) Would love to hear more from her!
I’ll ask her 😎
If ure in gdansk u should definitly try out pyra bar- its a restaurant seving potatoes in every diffrent kind. Tasty and kinda cheap!
The intro is true. Typical good old polish Sunday. Cannot forget Grandma going to church. Well that happens to me. Visit my gran and every Sunday she is gone at church.
Also how is Gdańsk?
You are very positive person🧡
On ten second side of canal you heve this bike Road from Sopot.
Pole bitwy means a battlefield. So you were right. Nigdy więcej wojny means no more war. And the quote means:
“Each of you, my young friends, will find in life some personal ‘Westerplatte.’ Some measure of tasks that have to be undertaken and fulfilled. Some rightful cause for which one cannot avoid fighting. Some duty, or necessity, which one cannot shun. From which one cannot desert.” And I think your Polish spelling is cute. Keep doing what you do, my friends.
Hi! Another new subscriber from recommendation a couple weeks ago. Really love your videos and have gone back on other travel vids. Also love when you show us your meals. Love Mariana! A few questions and maybe worth a Q&A or catch-up video on how you met…how do u know all the languages u do?!, how long did u live in the US, can Mariana understand when u speak English…ect? 😀 stay safe , thanks for sharing … sending good vibes from California 😘
Have you tried already the donuts in W-Z bakery on Słodowników street in Gdańsk?
There was a time when stores in the US were open only briefly or not at all on Sundays. Those days are gone.
The Catholic Church in Poland was a major supporter of closing stores on Sundays so that people can be with their families and that Sunday does not become just another day.
The pierogi you enjoyed looked delicious. Polish food sticks to your ribs.
I enjoy your videos. My dad's family originated in Poland and I intend to visit next year. Best wishes to you and your family.
8:55 the inscription on the fence just behind the flag says: "nigdy więcej wojny" - "no more war".
The shops are open seven days a week where I live, I prefer to do my grocery shopping on a Sunday as that's were I get good deals. Saturday is a bit off a madhouse when it comes to getting groceries. On the positive side it provides part time work for students.
The stores will be open on sunday april 10 and 24,june26,august 28 and december 11 and 18.......there was time that stores was open every sunday but now is just few during the year
The supermarkets are closed but the small private shops are open on Sunday, the idea was to allow small independent shops to survive against the supermarkets. Also, supermarkets are closed but museums, restaurants, cinemas theme parks etc are open. It’s a great day to go with your family to a cinema restaurant or museum
you were lucky...remember that we had to book place in advance to get there...pierogarnia
Greetings and best wishes to you and your wife in Poland. Thank you for giving homage to Westerplatte. You should hook up with a fellow you tuber and Gdansk legend - Sławomir Ziembiński RED KORSARZ Rear Admiral and Commander of the Naval Rifle Teams.
He is quite the character in his pirate uniform, however, he will quickly point out that he is not a pirate but a Korsarz (Corsair). Through good times and bad the Polish people have had a sense of humor to get through the day and the Red Corsair would be a great opportunity for you to experience some levity...Best Wishes !
Welcome to Poland brother. Stop eating too much:) I know is hard. I live in Australia and missing food mostly. Check out the polish traditional cakes that is the main thing there. They are everywhere. More country side better cakes and generally food.
I suggest you visit hel . It's the furthest place in poland and very nice. they have an event called d-day once a year (in august I think) basically over a couple of days they have inscenizations
If you are interested in history and you visited Westerplatte, next step is The Museum of The Second World War. But it is huge, a lot of to see and read so I guess you need to plan your trip to this museum for about 2-3 hours minimum ( I' ve spent about 5 hours but I tried to see, read and watch everything).
In World War II museum in Gdańsk you will find even american tank Sherman Firefly.
Marina, you can visit Oliwa Park and... Matemblewo sanctuary 😉
A hymn about the Westerplatte soldiers
When the days became complete
and it came to die in summer,
straight to heaven, four in a row, walked
soldiers of Westerplatte.
(And summer was beautiful that year.)
And this, they sang: Ah, it's nothing
that the wounds hurt so much,
because how sweet it's now to go
to those heavenly clearings.
(And on earth that year was so much heather for bouquets.)
In Gdańsk we stood like a wall,
spurning the Boche cannon,
now we're floating among the clouds,
soldiers of Westerplatte.
[And those, who have good eyesight
and hearing, are said to have heard,
how in the clouds rumbled even step,
of the Sea Battalion.]
And this singing was heard: To
use the sunny time,
we will warm up on warm days
in paradise heathlands.
But when cold wind will blow
and sadness circle the world,
to middle of Warsaw we will float down,
soldiers of Westerplatte.
The weather's been favourable in Gdańsk the past few days.
Over the channel (with the flags) you saw cranes of shipyards where 10 million Solidarity (Solidarnosc) movement was born. In 2 place - 2 places of Polish fight against Nazis & Soviets.
Nigdy więcej wojny często powtarzane słowa a jak ważne dla Nas Polaków,naród który tyle przeszedł w histori
i love your videos. I live in Cracow and i recommand also to come to cracow becouse its one of the oldest city in Poland and also its buetifull. Also Cracow have the biggest square in the europe
I thought Kharkiv in Ukraine had that honor.
You should try local food, in pomorze locals eat herrings with potatoes and salad at homes. If You take a journey to smaller towns you can expect smaller prices in restaurants
thank you for your video.
The lone Ukrainian flag is in front of the banner that says "No more war"
On the stone plaque in front of the monument are the words of John Paul II to the youth in 1987 ; "Każdy z was, młodzi przyjaciele, znajduje też w życiu jakieś swoje "Westerplatte". Jakiś wymiar zadań, które musi podjąć i wypełnić. Jakąś słuszną sprawę, o którą nie można nie walczyć. Jakiś obowiązek, powinność, od której nie można "zdezerterować". - Which means in free translation "Each of you, young friends, also finds some "Westerplatte" in your life. A dimension of tasks that must be undertaken and fulfilled. Some just cause you need to fight for. Some duty, a matter from which you cannot desert.
You can shop on Sunday if you really need to. There are laws that you can't but many Polish people hate them, so shops get around them and are e.g. pretending to be "post offices" or "libraries". Only certain bigger shopping networks do that though and not all of their stores are opened, only chosen ones.
It is great that you were able to see the Polish "Island of the Snakes 1.0". I wish you were able to visit Westerplatte in better, happier times.
I am still digging through the information for you and I have found some hope for you - the Ukrainian residents, who fled Ukraine are treated like Ukrainian nationals.
Thank you 🙏
@@planetjames95 you are welcome!
I remember all the time when I was growing up, all the way up until 1983, almost all the stores were closed on Sunday in Massachusetts. The drug store was open. I figured it was probably cuz it's a necessity. And it's funny now, I have to tell my roommate if he goes to go to the drugstore at Sam's club he can't go on Sunday because it's closed. Anyway they were called Blue Laws, And I never asked why. Also after the stores started opening on Sundays, the liquor stores didn't open or you couldn't buy alcohol or something. It was never a problem but when my mother came to visit, it was a problem for her (Oh they moved to Florida in 1981 and I stayed behind) So she was like we should go out to a restaurant. She didn't visit that often (when my father was alive hardly wanted her to leave him Or they had to go visit all his friends) so I remember exactly which restaurant we went to. Although I have no idea how we got there because... Well maybe by then I had a car. I didn't get a car until my father died. My mother didn't drive and she had this van of his... I thought maybe she could sell it because I still couldn't afford a car and it was before Uber and taxis were really expensive and I didn't make a lot of money and I just gotten laid off and I needed to find a new job on the North Shore where there isn't any mass transit hardly. (And those are all of my excuses for asking my mother to find me a car when I was 40 years old) But at least I saved enough money to pay for the insurance)
So maybe that's how we got there. It's funny I remember going but not how we got there.
One week after they got rid of the blue laws so that we could go to stores on Sunday (which was important because my friends and I kept the Sabbath on Saturday even though we were Christians) the next week it was Easter, so the stores were closed anyway. And now everything is open all the time, except that it isn't, because lots of people quit their jobs during the pandemic and they can't find enough people to work. Last month my roommate went to Tire Kingdom to have his tires rotated - he drives a lot but good news, he's been working from home lately so that saves on gas - And he was surprised to find that it was closed on Sunday. I said maybe they couldn't find any people to work on Sunday. So that's how things are going here. As far as I know.
Last night I was watching the BBC News that we have on PBS - That's public broadcasting system, if you're not in the US - and I fell asleep - for 2 hours. So maybe tonight I won't do that. I almost had my circadian rhythms fixed a couple of weeks ago and now they are broken again. And it's not because of daylight savings time. I want to watch the news and then put my ducks to bed and watch Jeopardy. And probably eat sometime in the middle of that.
All of you have a lovely evening or afternoon or day or night, depending where you are. And try to stay safe from wars and diseases.
9:06 It's a quote from pope John Paul II, it says:
"Each of you, young friends,
find in life your very own Westerplatte,
some manner of challenge that must be undertaken and overcome,
a set of laws and values,
that must be upheld and defended.
Defended - for your sake and others'"
Praying for all Ukrainian people 🙏🙏
I haven't watched most of this yet but I was reminded about Claire Hollingworth, whose last name I always have to look up because I can't remember it.
A couple of years ago I was googling and I found out this (And I'm going to leave stuff out, because it's too long and for other reasons :-)) :
Hollingworth had been working as a Telegraph journalist for less than a week when she was sent to Poland to report on worsening tensions in Europe. She persuaded the British Consul-General in Katowice, John Anthony Thwaites, to lend her his chauffeured car for a fact-finding mission into Germany.
[She saw a large bunch of military vehicles] On 1 September, Hollingworth called the British Embassy in Warsaw to report the German invasion of Poland. To convince doubtful Embassy officials, she held a telephone out of the window of her room to capture the sounds of German forces.[9][12] Hollingworth's eyewitness account was the first report the British Foreign Office received about the invasion of Poland.
I just enjoyed the part where they didn't believe her, so she just held the phone out the window.
(I know, it was a war and it was so awful, but there was just something about that story)
At the time I found this out she was still alive! I was really surprised. She died in 2017.
The part I quoted was from Wikipedia - which you can tell by all of the links that I didn't delete.
Apparently there's more to this. The first article I found tonight mentioned that if it wasn't for a gust of wind, she wouldn't have seen the vehicles (But you could hear them over the telephone, maybe that was later? Maybe I should look at a map? Or read the rest of the article? But I always liked the thing about the phone)
I think I looked this up in the first place because my brother has a thing for the headline "FLASH: "
And now I am going to go back to watching your video and maybe some of your commenters. I don't think I would have paid much attention to World War II (in high school I didn't even make it to World War I, and I took US history twice. I just tended to get pneumonia in the spring I guess) if it were not for Poland (I read the book by James Michener twice, but that was like 38 years ago. I got from the library. By the third time I thought maybe I should just buy it. But since then I haven't read it again)
Right. Going back to video.
Tam jest początek Europy,jej wartości i o co się tak naprawdę walczy w życiu....
It makes a perfect sense the Ukrainian flag🇺🇦 symbolically waiving in the breeze alone with the background “No more war” massage. Powerful!!!
3:58 In fact this is the site of the absolute first WW2 battle. WW2 is generally considered to have begun on 1 September 1939, when Nazi Germany attacked Westerplatte at 4:45 AM with a salvo from Schleswig-Holstein cruiser.
A few minutes earlier there had been an air raid on undefended town of Wieluń, South of Poland, but there had been no battle. Just a war crime like today in Ukraine.
interesting fact: the order for the operation was given by Claus von Staufenberg. Today a German "war hero", only because he tried to kill Hitler and do things his own way.
Schleswig-Holstein wasn’t a cruiser, it was a battleship, WW1 era small pre dreadnought. They wouldn’t put a cruiser that close to open fire, if a Koenigsberg class cruiser or even Admiral Hipper would take a shot from Polish coastal artillery it would inflict severe damage. Schleswig even got unlucky cause one shell detonated in the secondary battery compratment causing a fire and almost detonating the secondary batter magazine that could severely damage it.
Ukrainian Snake Island is like our Westerplatte - all the best to both of You (three of You :) )
The view is not foggy it is Sachara sand in the air. It happens preety offen.
Before that, there was the civil war in Spain, the annexation of Austria and Czechoslovakia.
In this place, called Westerplatte, World War II officially began (September 1, 1939 at 4:45). On the same day, Slovakia (reduced to a role similar to that of Belarus today) joined the war on the side of Germany.
Under the guarantees previously given to Poland, on September 3, Great Britain and France declared war on Germany - a somewhat strange war, although "something" was going on on the Western front.
On September 17, Russia (sorry, the Soviet Union) joined the war on the side of Germany.
On June 23, 1940, Hitler came to visit the conquered Paris...
best place to live in Poland is Wroclaw suburb. Lot of work places. Lot of highways. Around 200k Ukrainians live in the area. Nice smaller cities around main city. Pick your place.
Mandu is the best pierogarnia in Gdańsk!
Thanks to you guys for letting us know.
When their days had been filled
and it was time to die in the summer,
They went straight to heaven in a coach-and-four,
the soldiers of Westerplatte.
(Summer was beautiful that year.)
They sang: "Ah, ‘tis nothing
that our wounds were so painful,
for now it is sweet to walk
the heavenly fields."
(On earth that year there was plenty of heather for bouquets.)
In Gdansk we stood like a wall
in defiance of the German offensive,
now we soar among the clouds,
we soldiers of Westerplatte.
Those with keen sense of sight
and sound are said to have heard
in the clouds the measured step
of the Maritime Battalion.
This was the song they heard: "We'll
take advantage of the sunshine
and bask in the warm days
in the heather fields of paradise.
But when the cold wind blows
and sorrow courses the earth,
We'll float down to the center of Warsaw,
The soldiers of Westerplatte."
translated by Walter Whipple
I also recommend to visit Second World War Museum and European Solidarity Centre in Gdansk.
Marina is such a sweetheart
Jeżeli zabraknie Tobie czegoś w lodówce to kupisz w sklepie - oczywiście nie wszystkie są otwarte ale znajdziesz otwarty