AUGUSTÓW ROUNDUP AND ITS CONSEQUENCES. RESEARCH STATUS AND RESEARCH POSTULATES

The publication "Augustów Roundup and its Consequences. Research Status and Research Postulates" is a collection of scientific articles resulting from a conference organized by the Witold Pilecki Institute of Solidarity and Valor. This book is an important contribution to the study of one of the largest crimes committed against Poles after the end of World War II.

• Current state of research: Presentation of the latest findings on the Augustów Roundup.
• Research postulates: Determining the directions for further research on this crime.
• Experts on the subject: Articles prepared by experts who have been dealing with the issue of the Augustów Roundup for many years.
• Important articles: Contains important and interesting articles.
• Scientific conference: Outcome of a conference organized by the Pilecki Institute.
• Secrets of history: An attempt to unravel the grim secrets of Poland's history.

The Augustów Roundup, carried out in July 1945 by the Soviets in north-eastern Poland, remains one of the most painful and unresolved issues in Poland's history. This publication aims to bring readers closer to the current state of knowledge about this crime and to identify areas that require further research. The authors of the articles, who are experts on the subject, present various aspects of the Augustów Roundup, analyzing both its course and the consequences for the victims and their families.

The Witold Pilecki Institute of Solidarity and Valor, as the organizer of the conference and publisher of the publication, has been involved for years in researching the history of Poland in the 20th century, with particular emphasis on the fate of the victims of totalitarianism. The Institute's activities aim to commemorate the heroes and educate the public about difficult and often forgotten events from the past. This publication fits into the Institute's mission and is an important element in the process of learning about and commemorating the Augustów Roundup.

This book is aimed at a wide audience, both historians and researchers, as well as people interested in the history of Poland and the fate of its citizens in the post-war period. This publication can be a valuable source of knowledge for students, teachers and all those who want to deepen their knowledge about the Augustów Roundup and its impact on Polish history and collective memory. Thanks to the articles collected in it, the reader has the opportunity to familiarize themselves with various research perspectives and the latest findings on this crime.