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Władysław Sikorski

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Władysław Sikorski

Born May 20, 1881 · Tuszów Narodowy, Austria-Hungary

Died July 4, 1943 · aged 62

Władysław Eugeniusz Sikorski (20 May 1881 – 4 July 1943) was a Polish military and political leader. Prior to the First World War, Sikorski established and participated in several underground organizations that promoted the cause for Polish independence. He fought with distinction in the Polish Legions during the First World War, and later in the newly created Polish Army during the Polish–Soviet…

Known For

Battle for WarsawBattle for Warsaw · 1984
Battle for Warsaw
★ 7.01984
MovieDocumentaryHistory
The tragic story of the 1944 Warsaw uprising is chronicled in this filmed record of that epic event. With some shocking new footage unearthed from the vaults, THE BATTLE FOR WARSAW leaves no stone unturned in its bloody depiction of the events that occurred in the Polish capital.
A Web of WarA Web of War · 1996
A Web of War
★ 10.01996
MovieDocumentaryWar
The stories of the battles that brought together a Polish cavalry officer, a Canadian captain, and a Polish underground member are told by the very same Canadians who survived them.
Stalin and the Katyn MassacreStalin and the Katyn Massacre · 2020
Stalin and the Katyn Massacre
★ 7.22020
MovieDocumentaryHistory
The Katyn massacre, carried out by the Soviet NKVD in 1940, was only one of many unspeakable crimes committed by Stalin's ruthless executioners over three decades. The mass murder of thousands of Polish officers was part of a relentless purge, the secrets and details of which have only recently been partially revealed.
Apocalypse: The Second World WarApocalypse: The Second World War · 2009
Apocalypse: The Second World War
★ 8.42009
SeriesDocumentaryWar & Politics
A six-part French documentary about the Second World War composed exclusively of actual footage of the war as filmed by war correspondents, soldiers, resistance fighters and private citizens. The series is shown in color, with the black and white footage being fully colorized, save for some original color footage. The only exception to the treatment are most Holocaust scenes, which are presented in the original black and white.
World War II in ColourWorld War II in Colour · 2009
World War II in Colour
★ 7.62009
SeriesDocumentaryWar & Politics
World War II In Colour is a 13-episode television documentary miniseries recounting the events of World War II narrated by Robert Powell. The show covers the Western Front, Eastern Front, and the Pacific War. It is on syndication in America on the Military Channel. This series is in full color, combining both original and colorized footage.
Dead Men's SecretsDead Men's Secrets · 2002
Dead Men's Secrets
★ 8.02002
SeriesDocumentary
A series that discusses secrets and mysteries during wars in the 20th century.
Gladiators of World War IIGladiators of World War II · 2002
Gladiators of World War II
2002
SeriesDocumentaryWar & Politics
In this BBC documentary series newly declassified documents are used to examine the strategic roles played in the war by thirteen of the world's regular and resistance land, sea and air forces.

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