“They have already said that the Soviets will organize the Vistula. As a result, the Pole rewinded and the triumph ran out" – with a quote from the military song, Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz started his speech. The head of the MON took part in the central celebration of the Polish Army holiday. On the 105th anniversary of the Warsaw Battle, he called for the unification of all Poles and drawing conclusions from history.
The minister addressed state authorities, soldiers and gathered guests, stressing that the foundation of triumph is the unity of the nation. – Only united we win in our history. Then, 105 years ago, the full nation was united. All citizens, regardless of where they came from, defended their homeland, due to the fact that the homeland is not only defended by the army, not only by the structure of the state, but by the defence of the full nation, conscious in its law, said Deputy Prime Minister Kosiniak-Kamish. He reminded that in 1920 Poles, regardless of their views, stood together to defend their homeland. – There were no shortages of volunteers – students, peasants, townspeople, priests. They're all in a fight. And it worked. Let this Victoria be the foundation of our memory policy, for she is the best example of the conflict that stops evil," he said.
Kosiniak-Kamysz noted that the Polish Army has always been and will stay the first line of defence. – I bow before the holy Polish uniform. But today's vacation is not only those who wear uniforms, but all who wear Poland in the heart. – he emphasized.
The head of the MON besides addressed the soldiers themselves. “On this day we want to say “thank you for your service” to all soldiers of the Polish Army. Those who defend the homeland in its territory and beyond, who have faithfully served and carried within themselves a large fortitude for generations. As General Władysław Anders called, besides a associate in the Polish-bolshevik War, "have a lion in your heart; and you have a lion in your heart," he added. As Kosiniak-Kamysz pointed out, present our thoughts are directed primarily to those soldiers who, with large generosity, service and defend the Polish border against the barbarous attack. – Without saving your wellness and your own blood as our hero, Sergeant Matthew Sitekwho gave his life for Poland – said the Minister of National Defence.
Today's celebration was an chance to show what the Polish Army has. This defilement is the biggest in history. present they will pass before us, before the full of Poland, 4000 soldiers in this parade, 300 vehicles, 50 aircraft, and for the first time in the past of 20 ships along the Hel will sail in a sea parade," said the head of the MON. He noted that our army is best organized in past after 1989, and in terms of the number of soldiers is the 3rd largest army in the North Atlantic Alliance. – But our goal is even more ambitious. Over the next 5 years, by the end of this decade, we want to have not only a 3rd army of magnitude, but to stand on a podium among NATO states in terms of operational capabilities, which are no little crucial than the number of the Polish Army. – presented plans for the close future Minister of National Defence.
The changes in the Polish Army are being made. “The transformation of the Polish army is underway – the return of tank production to Poland, the fresh F-16 version, thousands of activities that affect building the Shields of the East, drone systems and anti-drone systems on the Polish east border”, Kosiniak-Kamysz added. In his speech he besides pointed to the change in the financing of European arms spending. "For the first time in history, thanks to us, thanks to our Presidency, safety funds from the European Union will be spent. We put it in a European strategy – he said.
Kosiniak-Kamysz besides announced plans to strengthen the Polish Army's naval capabilities. Today, we focus our eyes on the Navy. She will be attending the parade for the first time, but besides this year we want to settle the contract that Polish sailors have been waiting for for for generations. We want to buy and order submarines. The “Orca” programme must be finalized and will be finalised, due to the fact that seafarers deserve it. – announced the head of the MON.
Recalling the historical importance of the breach of russian ciphers by Lieutenant Jan Kowalewski for the course of the Polish-Boshevik War, the minister stressed that the tradition of innovation is continuing today. "Today it is the cyberspace defence troops, drone troops are the heirs of this innovation and Poland is one more time at the forefront," said the Deputy Prime Minister, giving for example the creation of the Centre for Artificial Implication of Intelligence. – We will usage it on the battlefield, to manage the army, wherever we request it.
Referring to the events of 1920, the Deputy Prime Minister called for national unity in the face of threats. We have come down from the abyss of defeat to the heights of triumph. The road was not easy, but it required not only the best army, the best army, but it required unification. How was that possible? Was the situation different then today? Were we little divided? What was the origin and what was the real miracle? – Kosiniak-Kamish asked rhetorically – The miracle of unifying Poles in different environments. The government of the national defence of Vincent Witos, as pointed out by Marshal Piłsudski, was a government that combined all the environments. And various states, from the Prime Minister, the peasant, to Prince Sapieh, the abroad Minister. There was Gabriel Narutowicz, Władysław Grabski, Ignacy Daszyński. From right to left in the face of specified a deadly threat were all. We don't want to relive the story. We remember that story. And we draw lessons from it – the Deputy Prime Minister assured.
Kosiniak-Kamysz besides recalled the strength of alliances that supported Poland in 1920. The alliances worked. The French 1 was special, but besides with Hungary, Romania, Latvia, Ataman Petlura's army, Britain, and the United States," recalled the head of the MON. present we are strong forces of our army, our society and our alliances. These are the 3 pillars that stay invariably a warrant of the safety of the Polish state.
In closing the speech, Kosiniak-Kamysz addressed the characters from more than a century ago. – Warsaw Victoria, be a informing to the empire of evil and an example of how to win. Long live the Polish Army! Hail and praise the heroes of the Warsaw Battle!
