GENERAL JAN KAZIMIERZ KRUSZEWSKI. AN OUTLINE OF BIOGRAPHY

Discover the fascinating story of General Jan Kazimierz Kruszewski, a fervent patriot and commander of the Border Protection Corps. His life, full of challenges and sacrifices, is an important chapter in Polish history. Learn about the fate of a man who was not honored during the Polish People's Republic, and who has forever been etched in the nation's memory.

• Biography of a fervent patriot and KOP commander
• History of a life marked by the challenges of those times
• Description of the role in the reform of the Border Protection Corps
• Account of the Soviet invasion and the battles of the KOP
• Fate in exile in France
• Symbolic return to the homeland in 2024
• Solemn burial at the Powązki Military Cemetery

General Kruszewski's biography is a story of steadfastness and devotion to the homeland. In 1930, he was appointed commander of the KOP, where he revolutionized this formation, aimed at ensuring Poland's security in the east. His strategy proved crucial during the Soviet invasion, when the KOP wrote a glorious chapter in history. After being released from German captivity, the general settled in France, where he died in 1977.

General Kruszewski's symbolic return to Poland took place on September 12, 2024, the centenary of the establishment of the KOP. His remains were laid to rest at the Powązki Military Cemetery, in the presence of family and representatives of state authorities. This event was an act of justice and honoring a man who dedicated his life to serving Poland. This book is a tribute to his memory and a contribution to preserving history for future generations.

The IPN publication is a detailed outline of the general's biography, showing his life in the context of turbulent historical events. Learn about the behind-the-scenes of his service in the KOP, his exile fate, and his symbolic return to the homeland. This is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Poland and the fate of its heroes. The book contains 208 pages, format 146x203 mm, paperback. Year of publication: 2025.

The author, Grzegorz Cwyl, has meticulously recreated the general's fate, based on available sources and documents. As a result, the reader receives a comprehensive picture of the life and work of Jan Kazimierz Kruszewski. It is a story about a man who remained faithful to his ideals and values in difficult times. This book is not only a biography, but also a testimony of an era and a tribute to Polish patriotism.