UNWAVERING OR REALISTS? - THE HISTORY OF THE POLISH ANTI-COMMUNIST UNDERGROUND

Discover the fascinating and controversial history of the Polish anti-communist underground. For some heroes, for others bandits - learn the truth about the people who fought for a free Poland after World War II. This book is an attempt at a cool assessment of this mythologized fragment of history, undertaken by outstanding historians, Prof. Rafał Wnuk and Dr. Sławomir Poleszak.

• Over 100,000 women and men associated with the anti-communist conspiracy in 1945.
• 15-17,000 armed fighters in the units.
• Stories of specific people, commanders and ordinary "forest people".
• In-depth analysis of the biographies of Zygmunt Szendzielarz "Łupaszka", Józef Kuraś "Ogień", Leopold Okulicki "Niedźwiadek" and Marcelina Malessa "Marcysia".
• Dismantling the myth of the "underground community" and showing rival underground currents.
• Explanation of why the authors do not agree to use the term "Cursed Soldiers".

The book "Unwavering or Realists?" is a reliable and modern account of Polish history, which shows how difficult choices people had to make in the post-war reality. The authors, Prof. Rafał Wnuk and Dr. Sławomir Poleszak, undertook the task of presenting this complex topic in a clear and precise manner, not avoiding direct polemics and writing about their heroes with passion. This publication is the result of many years of research and analysis, which allowed for the creation of a comprehensive picture of the anti-communist underground.

In the book, we find answers to questions about the motivations of people who did not lay down their arms after the Soviets entered Poland. The authors describe what their everyday life was like, what difficulties they faced and how their struggle ended. Through the prism of the stories of specific people, the reader can better understand the realities of those times and the complexity of the choices faced by Poles. This publication is a valuable source of knowledge for all those interested in the history of Poland and the fate of the people who fought for its freedom.

The Literackie publishing house, known for its care for the quality of publications, gives readers a book that will certainly encourage reflection and deeper reflection on the history of Poland. "Unwavering or Realists?" is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the post-war history of Poland and the fate of the people who made decisions in difficult times that influenced the future of the country. This book is an example of how history should be written - reliably, based on facts and with respect for the heroes.

The story of people who had to choose in a situation where every choice was bad is presented in a way that allows us to understand their motivations and dilemmas. The authors do not judge, but try to understand the situation and present the reader with a complete picture. Thanks to this, the book "Unwavering or Realists?" is not only a valuable source of knowledge, but also an inspiration to reflect on history and its impact on the present.