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31-MAY-2008 Jola Dziubinska

Monument Of The Warsaw Uprising 1944

Warsaw, Poland

And the Supreme Court building in the bg.
The monument was unveiled the day of the 45th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising on August 1st, 1989.
It was a World War II struggle by the Polish Home Army (Armia Krajowa) to liberate Warsaw from German occupation. The Uprising began on August 1, 1944 and continued for 63 days (until October 2).
Polish losses amounted to 18,000 soldiers killed and 25,000 wounded, in addition to between 120,000 and 200,000 civilian deaths, mostly from mass murders conducted by retreating German troops.
German casualties totalled over 17,000 soldiers killed and over 9,000 wounded. During the urban combat approximately 25% of Warsaw's buildings were destroyed.


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Dave Hein07-Jun-2008 08:44
Is this the memorial where people are emerging from a manhole... or is that another?
The composition here is lovely, Jola.
Johnny JAG03-Jun-2008 18:58
Wonderful shot and a very moving story. Sometimes you've got to fight for what is right.
Linda Matta03-Jun-2008 18:12
Nicely composed! I really like the reflection too!
Gerard Koehl03-Jun-2008 17:35
Superbe composition et bien vu pour le reflet. V
Jean-Luc Rollier03-Jun-2008 16:35
Outstanding Shot ! Great reflection! JL V
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