MY WARTIME EXPERIENCES - COLLECTIVE WORK OF THE PILECKI INSTITUTE

A shocking testimony of childhood in the shadow of war. The book "My Wartime Experiences" is a collection of moving accounts that forever change the perspective on history. Learn about the fate of the youngest, who in the face of cruelty and chaos retained hope and strength of spirit. This book is a tribute to their steadfastness and a reminder of the value of peace.

• Authentic accounts of children from the period of World War II
• Selection of 59 out of thousands of essays created
• Shocking experiences from the time of the German-Soviet invasion of Poland
• Tragic fates of families, fights, pacifications and bombardments
• Participation in secret teaching and attempts to lead a normal life
• Make us aware of the fate of the weakest in the face of totalitarianisms
• Published on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the outbreak of World War II

The Pilecki Institute is a state scientific research institution whose mission is to study the experiences of victims of totalitarianism in the 20th century. The Institute conducts scientific, educational and popularizing activities aimed at commemorating the fate of people affected by Nazism and communism. The publications of the Pilecki Institute are a valuable source of historical knowledge, based on reliable research and testimonies.

The book "My Wartime Experiences" is an extraordinary history lesson, told from the perspective of children. Their accounts are full of emotions, pain and hope. It is a testimony to how war affects the youngest and how important it is to remember those who suffered the most. This book is addressed to all those who want to understand the history of World War II from a different perspective and pay tribute to the victims of totalitarianisms.

The selection of 59 essays is just a fragment of a huge collection of testimonies that were created in 1946. Students from various regions of Poland recorded in their works shocking experiences from the time of the occupation. They told about the tragic fates of their families, observed fights from hiding, pacifications of the population and bombardments, conducted searches, arrests and stays in camps. Their accounts are a valuable source of knowledge about what life was like in Poland under German and Soviet occupation.

The book "My Wartime Experiences" is a must-read for all those who are interested in the history of World War II and want to learn about the fate of the youngest victims of totalitarianisms. It is a moving testimony that remains in the memory for a long time and encourages reflection on the value of peace and freedom. The publication of the Pilecki Institute is a guarantee of reliable knowledge and a deep understanding of history.