About ANTHONY RACZKIEWICZ (who came from Tomaszow Lubelskie Poland to Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA) and his family
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Battle of Tomaszow Lubelski began 18 September 1939
Battle of Tomaszów Lubelski
“The Battle of Tomaszów Lubelski took place from 18 September to 20 September 1939 near the town of Tomaszów Lubelski. It was the second largest battle[2] of the Invasion of Poland (Battle of Bzura was the largest) and also the largest tank battle of the campaign. It resulted in the surrender of Army Krakow on 20 Sept. 1939.[3]
The battle can be divided into two phases - from 19 to 20 September and from 21 to 26 September. They are often referred to in French sources as the First and Second battle of Tomaszów, respectively.” *****
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Tomasz%C3%B3w_Lubelski *****
https://worldhistoryproject.org/1939/9/17/first-battle-of-tomaszow-lubelski *****
Battle of Tomaszów Lubelski
This video shows the beginning of the conflict that resulted in Franciszek Raczkiewicz’s (my great uncle) death four years later. Piotr --age 42, Frank --age 35, Boleslaw --age 33
Jan was back in Poland near Poznan --age 51 if still alive
It is about the Battle of Tomaszów Lubelski which occurred 18 September to 20 September 1939. According to the Youtube post, it was the second largest battle of the Invasion of Poland and also the largest tank battle of the campaign. It resulted in the surrender of Army Krawko on 20 September 1939.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCejwWM2N1E
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