Great find Kazan! I've read very little about the Polish 2nd Corp, but from what I've read so far, it's less than astonishing.
One of the most famous battles during WWII the 2nd Corp was involved: The Battle for Monte Cassino
The town of Cassino and its abbey stood in the way of allied forces in their objective to liberate Rome. The German troops surrounded the abbey. From this vantage point, they controlled air and ground fire against the Allies. American and British forces were unable to take Monte Cassino from the Germans and withdrew from the battlefield. The Polish 2nd Corps took their place and were victorious. It succeeded in taking Monte Cassino after three weeks of fierce fighting in mountain terrain which left the troops exposed to enemy snipers on the slopes. Upon taking the abbey, the Poles raised the white and red flag of Poland on top of the ruins of the monastery. The Battle of Monte Cassino is an eternal monument to the gallantry of the Polish soldiers. It surpasses Polish military heroism at Samo Sierra and the Charge at Rokitna.
Polish losses were high. 2,301 KIA, 8,543 WIA, and 535 MIA.
According to many historians,
The Battle of Monte Cassino is an eternal monument to the gallantry of the Polish soldiers.
Once again, thanks for sharing!
