Izabella Horodecka - The Conspirator from Walecznych Street - a story of courage
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IZABELLA HORODECKA THE CONSPIRATOR FROM WALECZNYCH STREET


Discover the story of an extraordinary woman who defied the occupier. Izabella Horodecka, an intelligence officer of the Home Army, a paramedic and liaison officer in the Warsaw Uprising, was awarded the Virtuti Militari Order for her courage. Her memoirs are a testament to heroism and dedication in the struggle for Poland's independence.


  • Memories from 1939-1945 include the outbreak of war and helping the wounded.
  • Joining the AK and working as an intelligence officer in Department 993/W.
  • Participation in the preparation of over 20 actions aimed at liquidating informers.
  • Fighting in the Warsaw Uprising as a liaison officer and commander of a medical patrol.
  • Escaping from Warsaw and joining the partisans.
  • A story of everyday life in conspiratorial Warsaw.
  • Specifics and organization of the work of the department executing sentences of the underground court.


The book "The Conspirator from Walecznych Street" is a moving first-hand account showing the reality of life in occupied Warsaw. Izabella Horodecka shares her memories from the period of World War II, describing the dramatic events in which she participated. Her work in the AK intelligence, participation in liquidation actions and the fight in the Warsaw Uprising are proof of extraordinary courage and determination.


Izabella Horodecka's memoirs are not only an account of the struggle, but also a story about people who, in the face of danger, were able to maintain humanity and solidarity. The book shows the specifics of the work of the department executing sentences of the underground court, in which women played a key role. Their commitment and dedication were invaluable in the fight for a free Poland.


This is a story of everyday life in conspiratorial Warsaw, the specifics and organization of the work of the department executing sentences of the underground court, in which women played a very important role. The memoirs, written shortly after the war, were supplemented with fragments from the author's multi-hour biographical account recorded in 2008, as well as QR codes enabling listening to parts of these spoken stories. The book presents the fate of an exceptionally brave woman who risked her life in the name of the fight for Poland's independence and told about it honestly and with a voice free from pathos.


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Specifications

ISBN978-83-67820-33-2
AuthorIzabella Horodecka
BindingMiękka
TypeKsiążki
Edition1
Year of publication2025
PublisherOśrodek Karta
Number of pages160
Release date2025-07-25
Age category+
Country of originPolska
Kraj producentaPolska

Izabella Horodecka - The Conspirator from Walecznych Street - a story of courage

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