CORRESPONDENCE OF THE EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND IN BERN VOLUME 1

Discover the fascinating story of the involvement and assistance provided by the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Bern during World War II. This source edition, including dispatches from 1940-1941, sheds light on the activities of Aleksander Ładoś and his team, who sought to save European Jews from the Holocaust. Immerse yourself in the extraordinary behind-the-scenes of Polish diplomacy in Switzerland and learn about their heroic efforts.

• Unique historical source: Encrypted dispatches from 1940-1941.
• Key role of Aleksander Ładoś: Involvement in the rescue of Jews.
• Insight into Polish diplomacy: Nature and rhythm of work in Switzerland.
• Economic and logistical issues: Challenges during World War II.
• Humanitarian aid: Support for Polish citizens and Jewish organizations.
• Accessibility for researchers: Collected and provided with scientific commentary.

This publication is the first volume of four volumes that will collect all materials from 1940-1945. As a result, researchers and history enthusiasts will have easy access to extremely important sources. The correspondence shows the contacts between Polish diplomatic missions and Jewish organizations, allowing for a fuller understanding of the situation at the time.

This work will be invaluable to future researchers dealing with the activities of the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Switzerland and, more broadly, with the activities of the Polish government in exile in the area of assistance to Polish citizens at home and abroad. The preserved correspondence allows for a detailed analysis of the contacts between the still operating diplomatic missions and Jewish organizations, which is a key element in understanding the events of that time.

The Pilecki Institute, the publisher of this publication, is a renowned research and scientific institution that specializes in documenting and disseminating knowledge about totalitarian regimes of the 20th century. Thanks to careful editing and scientific commentary, this source edition is an indispensable tool for anyone interested in the history of Poland and Europe during World War II. This publication is a testament to the heroism and sacrifice of Polish diplomats who, in difficult times, tried to help those in need.

Dr. Danuta Drywa emphasizes that this publication is extremely useful for researchers of the topic, not only related to the activities of the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Switzerland, but also more broadly with the activities of the Polish government in exile in the area of assistance to Polish citizens both in the occupied country and outside its borders. Thanks to the preserved correspondence, the contacts between the still operating Polish diplomatic missions, as well as contacts with Jewish organizations, are shown.