#otd Aleksander "Hubert" Kaminski born 1903. Scoutmaster, propagandist, and author during WWII. His best known book was Stones for the Rampart. Survived the war and lived until 1978
#history #poland #ww2 #szareszeregi

#otd 1945, the Red Army reached Auschwitz, freeing the remaining prisoners after the Nazi-German withdrawal. I recommend a visit to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum for anyone wanting to learn more. #history #holocaustmemorialday #auschwitz #ww2 #holocaust

#otd the 1934 declaration of non-violence (broken 1939) was signed between Germany and Poland. The intention was to stabilize relations between Poland and her western neighbour, and secure the status of the border as agreed at Versailles. By this time Hitler was Chancellor, Germany had left the League of Nations, and re-armament had begun. For years, German leaders had threatened the border. A similar agreement with USSR was in place since 1932.
Image shows the borders of Germany after Versailles. Of particular contention were Danzig and the Polish Corridor (between Germany proper and East Prussia)
#history #poland #germany #ww2 #military

Nice walk and a pint of local ale before heading home

#skye #nature #beer #saveourpubs #scotland