b'POLAND IN THESECOND WORLD WAR Scan here for the full itineraryTHE UNBOWED EAGLE 1322 July 2026 Historical Background11 days In 1918 the independence of Poland was restored after 123 years of foreign Expert Historian: dominance. But trapped between the growing menace of a resurgent Dr Brit Buttar Germany and a meddling Soviet regime the country faced an uncertain future. The signing of the Molotov-Ribbentrop pact in 1939 spelled disaster Activity Level: 2 for Poland and Germany invaded on 1st September followed by the Soviets on 17th. German forces pushed Polish armies back to successive defensive lines but after the repulsion of a brave Polish counterattack at the Bzura This 10-day tour explores Polands WWIIand defeat at the Battle of Kock the Second Polish Republic ceased to exist.history, tracing the nations tragic fate between the pounding forces of NaziUnder dual occupation Poles suffered immeasurably and on the German Germany and Soviet Russia. Starting inside Jews started to be annihilated en masse. The failed Warsaw Ghetto Gdask, where the war began, we visit(1943) and Warsaw (1944) risings, as well as a determined resistance Westerplatte and the Museum of the Secondmovement, failed to throw off the shackles of occupation. On 22nd June World War. We continue to Malbork Castle1941 Hitler turned on his erstwhile ally and ordered the invasion of the and Hitlers Eastern Front HQ, the Wolfs Lair.Soviet Union under Operation Barbarossa. Poland in its entirety became part In Warsaw, we explore the 1944 Uprising, theof the Nazi Empire until a massive Soviet counterattack under Operation Jewish Ghetto, and Modlin Fortress. HeadingBagration (June-August 1944) expelled German forces from Soviet territory south, we uncover the vast undergroundand eventually liberated Poland. The war was over but Poland had suffered Nazi complexes at Wodarz and Oswka. Theenormous physical and material destruction and the loss of an estimated tour ends in the beautiful city of Wrocaw17% of its population.where we enjoy the spectacular culture, architecture and gastronomy of Silesia. This journey honours the victims of war and resistance, offering powerful insights into Polands resilience and suffering during one of historys darkest chapters.Day 1Fly London to Gdask (via Warsaw) or meet at hotel Westerplatte Hotel in Gdask2 nights (D)Day 2 Gdask Post Office building, Museum of the Second World War, Stutthof concentration and extermination camp (B,D)Day 3 Malbok Castle Drive to the Masurian Lakes and hotel near Mamerki 2 nights (B,D) Day 4 Wolfs Lair, Mamerki Bunkers complex (B,D)Day 5 Drive to Warsaw Free time Hotel in Warsaw3 nights (B,D)Day 6Warsaw Rising Museum, walking tour of Ghetto areaincl Ghetto wall, Umschlagplatz (Ghetto Rising Museum if open) (B,D)ESSENTIALS Day 7Katyn Museum, Palmiry Memorial Site, Modlin Fortress (B,D)3-4-star hotels, meals as indicated,Day 8By coach from Warsaw to Wroclaw via Wielu (first bombing of the war) Hotel in Wroclaw2 nights (B,D)drinks with dinner, all entrance fees,Day 9Tunnel complexes at Wodarz and Oswka (B,D)tour manager and expert historianDay 10Free time Fly (via Warsaw) to London (or extend time in Poland) (B)throughout, all internal travel,optional travel from UK.62 www.theculturalexperience.com I info@theculturalexperience.com I UK0345 475 1815 I USA(toll-free) 877 209 56205926 TCE BROCHURE 2025-26_Aug25.indd 62 22/08/2025 13:35'