Arrived at the ceremony greeted the acting head of the Office for Veterans and Victims of Oppression Jan Jozef Kasprzyk. As he stressed today at Monte Cassino gathered four generations of Poles – veterans of the scouts and students from schools bearing the name of the place of the battle and General Anders.
The daughter of General Anders – Anna Maria – she said that her father and many of his soldiers dreamed of a free Poland, but did not live to see. That is why – as pointed out – in the sovereign Republic should cherish the memory of the victory of Monte Cassino.
The Mayor of Cassino, Giuseppe Golino Petrarcone said that the events of 72 years permanently etched into the history of his city. In a short speech he highlighted the heroism of the soldiers of General Anders. – Monte Cassino had to be earned, because the Allies blocked the way to Rome. They tried English, Gurkowie, New Zealanders – all were repulsed by the Germans. Succeeded in the fourth attempt and did the Poles led by General Wladyslaw Anders. From that moment he was born a deep bond between the nation and the Polish town of Cassino – he stressed.
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The word to the Poles during the general audience at St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis mentioned the 96th anniversary of the birth of John Paul II. Ppowiedział too, that connects spiritually with President Andrzej Duda and veterans who are in the military cemetery at Monte Cassino, the 72nd anniversary of the battle, mention of the fallen Polish soldiers.
– Today, remembering the anniversary of the birth of St. John Paul II, very cordially greet the Poles present here. I join in spirit with the President of the Republic of Polish, with veterans and all participants in the Mass at the Polish cemetery at Monte Cassino, wspominającymi fallen soldiers, as well as collected in Torun, on the consecration of the Shrine of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Star of the New Evangelization and St. John Paul II – the Pope said Francis.
“One goal – victory”
Before the ceremonies Lieutenant Edmund Szymczak says that each przyjazdowi at Monte Cassino accompanied by strong emotions. Veteran recalls that for years arrives at the ceremony, as many of his colleagues were killed in the fighting, and he does not want to forget them. Lieutenant says that Polish soldiers had one aim – victory.
Anders – hero of Monte Cassino
Also, Major Fred Brill arrived at Monte Cassino, to pay tribute to their colleagues. Veteran explains that eight of his closest friends died in battle, and the cemetery there will be mentioned. Brilla for a major battle of Monte Cassino was showing that in almost impossible conditions, “Polish patriots, Polish soldiers went against all obstacles, fought and won.”
The victory was paid for with huge losses. The fighting killed more than 920 soldiers of the 2nd Polish Corps, and nearly 3,000 were injured.
– But when May 18, 1944 the year white-red pennant flapped at the top of the mountain, Polish soldiers felt incredible pride – says Captain Zbigniew Dłużniewski.
After the ceremony at the Polish Military War Cemetery at Monte Cassino veterans of the 2nd Polish Corps, they will meet with President Andrzej Duda (beginning at 14.00), which inter alia will award promotions to higher ranks officers of several participants in the battle of Monte Cassino.
President: NATO Summit must give a clear signal of our unity
NATO Summit in Warsaw must bring a response to security challenges, coming from the East and South – said on Tuesday at the NATO Defense College in Rome during the second day of his visit to Italy, President Andrzej Duda . He appealed for the strengthening of the eastern flank of NATO.
In his speech “NATO Summit in Warsaw – Polish perspective,” the president stressed that “Europe is facing a radical change in the field of international security, both in the vicinity of the East and the South.”
Then he said: “The annexation of Crimea and aggression in eastern Ukraine undermined the foundations of European security, that is: respect for international law, the internal sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
The president added that while the instability in North Africa and the Middle East, leading to a growing terrorist threat and the constant influx of migrants to Europe.
– These threats and challenges remind us that we must remain strong and united in order to maintain our security, our values and our way of life – rated.
Clear signal
Andrzej Duda also said that the Warsaw summit of NATO in July “must send a clear and loud signal of our unity, the political will and ability to defend our freedom and the promotion of stability.”
As pointed out, “is one of the Alliance, and equal security for all its members is a must.”
He added that “as allies assume a greater responsibility for shaping security beyond our borders.” Therefore, in his opinion, the Alliance’s summit in Warsaw must have a “universal agenda”, offering answers to the full spectrum of security challenges, regardless of which side they come from.
The three most important aspects
Then he pointed to the three most important aspects of the summit agenda. First, he said, it is necessary to ensure the absolute credibility of defense and deterrence. This – in his opinion – is “at the heart of NATO and the indispensable foundation of all actions taken.”
As a second task the president mentioned the need to “remain open to dialogue with those who do not share our values.” Although his opinion, such constructive engagement can be a difficult goal to achieve, you must constantly make efforts to “more predictable coexistence with all European countries.”
The third key aspect of the development found an open door policy and partnership, noting that the expansion of NATO since the end of the Cold War is “a real success story.”
Alliance – he said – must be able to fully introduce the concept of the indivisibility of Allied security. It is therefore necessary for this purpose to strengthen the defense and deterrence capabilities of the Alliance – he added.
Source: TVN24 / x-news
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