Polish army

LIST OF CAVALRYMEN AND ARMORED SOLDIERS KILLED BY SOVIETS

In the 30s, the cavalry of the Second Polish Republic underwent substantial reforms. As a results, it was supposed to become a modern, quick, armored formation…..

LIST OF LOSSES OF MOUNTED ARTILLERYMAN

Horse artillerists made an integral part of cavalry. They used light cannons adapted to be pulled by horses and rode on horsebacks themselves. This list is a tribute whose main purpose is to underline the merits of this somewhat underappreciated unit.

HORSE ARTILERYMAN DECORATED WITH VIRTUTI MILITARY

The Order Virtuti Militari (Latin for “To Military Valor”) is the highest Polish military decoration awarded for exceptional service at the battlefield. It was created on 22.06.1792 by King Stanisław August upon the request of Prince Józef Poniatowski to celebrate the Polish victory in the Battle of Zieleńce