LEGNICA 1945 - THE FALL OF A MYTH AND THE END OF HOPE

The book "Legnica 1945" is an insightful analysis of the fall of a myth and the end of the hopes of the German inhabitants of Lower Silesia, and in particular Legnica, to stop the Soviet offensive along the Oder line. The authors, renowned specialists in the military history of this region of Poland, reveal unknown or little-known facts and events from January and February 1945 that took place in the vicinity of Malczyce, Prochowice and Legnica. This publication sheds new light on the dramatic days of the end of World War II.

• Unknown facts and events from the Legnica region in 1945
• Groundbreaking moments of the fighting and examples of heroism
• The history of Festung Liegnitz (Legnica Fortress) and its role in the defense against the Soviets
• The fate of the inhabitants of Legnica in the final phase of the war
• The debunking of myths about the capture of the city and the heavy fighting

The publication is based on a wide range of sources, including available literature, memoirs and source documents, especially Soviet ones. It presents not only groundbreaking moments of the fighting, but also previously unknown episodes and examples of heroism and achievements of ordinary soldiers on both sides of the fighting. The authors have attempted to answer the question about the role of Festung Liegnitz (Legnica Fortress) and to show the fate of the city and its inhabitants in the final stage of World War II. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Lower Silesia and the fate of its inhabitants in World War II.

The book "Legnica 1945" is not only a dry record of facts, but also a captivating story about people who found themselves at the epicenter of the war. The authors recreate with piety the reality of life in a besieged city, showing the daily struggles of the inhabitants to survive. Thanks to this, the reader can better understand the drama of those days and feel the atmosphere of uncertainty and fear that prevailed in Legnica in 1945. It is a position that will certainly encourage reflection and deeper reflection on the history of our region.

The Archiwum-System publishing house, known for its attention to detail and reliability, hands over to readers a publication that will certainly satisfy the curiosity of even the most demanding history enthusiasts. "Legnica 1945" is a position that will permanently enter the canon of literature devoted to the history of Lower Silesia during World War II. The book has 166 pages and a format of 146x205 mm.