15 The Giżycka Mechanized Brigade and the city of Orzysz invitation all military enthusiasts on July 12 to the “Fighting Tanks 2025”. The main attraction will be the staging of the contemporary battlefield with the participation of Polish and American soldiers and their weapons. During its time, all curious will be able to watch the latest equipment available to the Polish Army.
Fourth edition of "Fighting Tanks", 2024.
‘Fighting Tanks’ on the ground 15 The Giant Mechanized Brigade She has already permanently entered the agenda of events organized jointly by the military and local government. This year's 5th edition, over which the national defence minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz took over, is part of the Orzysz Days celebrated on 11–13 July.
Military equipment at your fingertips
According to Major Piotr Grygoruk, the commander of the 1st Tank Battalion 15 GBZ, who is liable for the organisation of the military part of the three-day festival, will be held on a separate section of the camp in Orzysz, specifically in the belt of the Wierzbina tactical exercises. – From the very beginning of the morning there will be shows of the latest equipment available to the Polish Army. Subunits from Braniewa and Węgorzewa will arrive. 16 Orzyski Sapper Regiment will exhibit equipment and conduct tiny dynamic shows, which will take place from 11.00 to 13.00 – added Major Grygoruk.
As in erstwhile years, Polish soldiers will join American military Among others, from the station in Orzysz since 2017 NATO Battalion Combat Group. – A peculiar contribution to the shows will be made by the 15th Giżycka Mechanized Brigade, which will present the BWP-1 combat vehicles or the already well-known PT-91 Tough tank – said Major Grygoruk. – The viewers will be able to see in action Haubice K-9, which are in our brigade recently. They will besides see K2 Black Panther tanks, Roomak armored wheel transporters, Badger infantry wagons whether the American Abrams and Bradley tanks – the officer mentions.
Fourth edition of "Fighting Tanks", 2024.
The cherry on the cake
The organizers guarantee that no 1 gets bored during the organization in Orzysz. – Practically all day there will be something going on, but the cherry on the cake will be the main show, the “Fight of Tanks” - said Major Grygoruk. As all year, 2 armies will face each another in a virtual battlefield: Blue Force and Red Force. The composition of each of them will be created by both Polish and American soldiers, which will contribute to deepening the integration of NATO alliance troops. any will defend themselves, others will attack. They will besides be accompanied by Mi-24 and W-3 helicopters, whose crews are tasked with faking the support of the ground troops, as described by 1st Tank Battalion commander 15 GBZ. The full dynamic show is scheduled for 40 minutes. The movements of individual units in the combat region will be accurately described by a talker who will join the audience for the time being.
A fistful of applicable information
The military part of the Orise Days will begin on Saturday 12 July at 10 a.m. in the belt of the Wierzbina tactical exercises. All those willing to participate, regardless of their age, can participate. It is worth remembering that the shows will take place in the open, so you should have drinking water, a hat or another headgear and filter cream. Due to the immense sound and dust that will ignite tanks during the battle, the parents of tiny children and especially delicate viewers should be provided with proceeding protectors and protective glasses – warns the commander of the 1st Tank Battalion 15 GBZ.
The nature of the household event besides highlights a number of accompanying events. – Games and fun for the youngest and the somewhat older are planned since morning. The hungry and thirsty will find something tasty in foodtrucks. At various stands you will be able to buy souvenirs related to Orzysz and the “Fight of Tanks” itself – encourages the arrival of Major Grygoruk.
