We request to build a strong, safe Poland and so we invest the most in Polish safety in past – said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, Deputy Prime Minister during the 87th anniversary of the conflict of Bircza. During the ceremony, the head of the MON appealed for state responsibility, building social resilience and unity around defence matters.
– present we remember those who, 87 years ago, defended until the last blood of their homeland on 9/11 in a heroic fight. Then, in 1939, as in all conflict in our history, the soldiers of the Polish Army of courage did not deficiency – said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of National Defence, at the Chomin Hill during the ceremony commemorating the 87th anniversary of the conflict of Bircza.
He reminded that Poland was very divided before 1939. The disputes crossed average boundaries. The fact that we are different, the fact that we have different views, the views of the planet are as average as possible. But in all of this there must be the right state of affairs – said the head of the Ministry of Defence. He stressed that there must be things we agree on. “The defence of the homeland, the construction of a strong Poland, respect for the Polish Army – these must be common denominators for all Poles, regardless of who they vote for”, said the Deputy Prime Minister.
I call for normality
Kosiniak-Kamish pointed out that he does not call for foolish, mindless unity in all matter, for it is neither good nor impossible. I call for average relationships. To make certain your neighbour on the another side of the street isn't your enemy. To be remembered, due to the fact that the enemy is somewhere else. To avoid us with our friends, allies," said the head of the MON.
Deputy Prime Minister called for responsibility
for Poland, above all, to political circles, but he besides pointed out that social resilience, which is 1 of the pillars of the safety of the Polish state, depends on everyone. – She is not attributed only to those who hold the mandate of an MP, they are hosts of the municipality or state. It depends on each of us – Kosiniak-Kamish pointed out.
During his speech, the Minister emphasized that strong, safe Poland must be built and that is why we invest most in Polish safety in history. He besides recalled that in Kielce, at the global Defence manufacture Exhibition, she was signed contract to acquisition equipment for Lightning sets. “This is the measurement of our success in being liable for security, that we must be strong in what we produce,” he said.
Prior to the ceremony, the head of the Ministry of Defence laid a wreath at the Bircza suspect Monument, paying tribute to soldiers and residents who 3 times defended Polish land from attacks between 1945 and 1946 Ukrainian Insurgency Army. “They defended health, life, property and dignity,” said the Deputy Prime Minister. During the ceremony on the city market, the head of the MON was awarded honorary citizenship of the city of Bircza.
Kosiniak-Kamysz arrived at the castle in Podkarpacie announced in March at the Unknown Soldier's Tomb in Warsaw, during ceremonial unveiling of plaques commemorating the fighting at Bircza in 1939 and those that fought in the defence of the city from 1945 to 1946. The Deputy Prime Minister then stressed that this commemoration was the dream and desire of respective generations.
Interrupted but not lost
On 12 September 1939, Polish forces put up fierce opposition to the much larger and better armed German 2nd Mountain firearm Division. Soldiers of the decimated 24th Infantry Division with forces of the 2nd Mountain Brigade, 1st Podhalese firearm Regiment, the Courtary National Defence Battalion and the “Skole” Border defender Corps Battalion, supported by a fewer artillery divisions (from the 24th Light Artillery Regiment, 24th dense Artillery Division and 60th dense Artillery Division), delayed the march of German troops and caused crucial losses.
The aim of the fighting was to let Polish forces to withdraw. After the demolition of Polish artillery, raids of German aviation and the threat of flanking Polish forces withdrew towards Krasiczyn. This 1 of the major battles of the September run was interrupted, but not lost. Around 300 Polish soldiers were killed as a consequence of day-long fighting.
