Polish Independence Day

kranz · 11-11-11, 04:34 AM

On 24 October 1795 Poland was erased from the world map after the treaty between Russia, Prussia and Austria. (the Third Partition of Poland)
After 123 years, on 11 November 1918, due to geopolitical changes and international pressure Poland finally regained its independence.(however, not for long).
During the communist times (45-89), it was forbidden to celebrate on this day.
Below, Jozef Pilsudski, one of the fathers of this great success. (there were many more, representing Polish interests among Russian and Austrian elites, but Pilsudski was the key figure in this struggle for independence).

Time to celebrate

MH · 11-11-11, 04:46 AM

Jeshcze Polska nie zginela....

Gerald · 11-11-11, 04:49 AM

Congratulations, thanks for yesterday,

joea · 11-11-11, 04:49 AM

Cheers! (How do you say that in Polish?)

Jimbuna · 11-11-11, 06:54 AM

Congratulations Poland....I always thought it disgusting you were the only allied side prevented from participating in the London VE Parade, simply to appease the Russians.

Those of your people who were able to get to Britain and re-arm did your country proud.

~SALUTE~

kranz · 11-11-11, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by joea

Cheers! (How do you say that in Polish?)

Zdrowie!

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

Congratulations Poland....I always thought it disgusting you were the only allied side prevented from participating in the London VE Parade, simply to appease the Russians.

Those of your people who were able to get to Britain and re-arm did your country proud.

~SALUTE~

Thank you for your kind words.
Unfortunately, this tendency to appease Russia at all cost is still present in Polish policy/foreign policy. But that's a whole different story.
In addition to that, there is another upsetting trend, visible in Polish society. You know, Poles fought for the independence of the US, but if you compared our societies now, you would say that we just forgot what we taught.
Polish institutions are obliged to fly Polish flags during national holidays.
Common people are not. If you take a look at flats and houses, there is barely any flag displayed.

Jimbuna · 11-11-11, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by kranz

Thank you for your kind words.

Schroeder · 11-11-11, 12:33 PM

Congrats to Poland. Have a good one.

Penguin · 11-11-11, 01:06 PM

Happy birthday Poland!

Too bad that my house neighbors from Poland don't celebrate it, they feel more German; so no free drinks to bum for me

kranz · 11-11-11, 02:17 PM

A large part of my family lives in the suburbs of Dortmund and Saarbrucken. Dunno if they are celebrating or not, they left Poland in the late 80's. Some of them changed their Polish names to their German "equivalences" so I bet they prefer 3rd October to 11th November.

Penguin · 11-11-11, 02:49 PM

My grandpa changed the last part of his last name from -cyk to -zik

As you certainly know, we have many people with Eastern roots living in the Ruhr-area (Dortmund and surrpounding), many who immigrated here already the 19th century.
So when you spell you name on the phone here in the West, people have more trouble spelling Müller than Krczynsky.

Betonov · 11-11-11, 05:02 PM

I'll drink to that

Fly the flag high and kick a politician in the ass

TarJak · 11-11-11, 05:29 PM

Happy independence day Polska!

Catfish · 11-11-11, 06:21 PM

Happy Independence Day !

also greetings from Germany,
Catfish

11-11-11, 04:34 AM	#1
kranz The Old Man Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Poland Posts: 1,430 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Polish Independence Day On 24 October 1795 Poland was erased from the world map after the treaty between Russia, Prussia and Austria. (the Third Partition of Poland) After 123 years, on 11 November 1918, due to geopolitical changes and international pressure Poland finally regained its independence.(however, not for long). During the communist times (45-89), it was forbidden to celebrate on this day. Below, Jozef Pilsudski, one of the fathers of this great success. (there were many more, representing Polish interests among Russian and Austrian elites, but Pilsudski was the key figure in this struggle for independence). Time to celebrate

11-11-11, 04:49 AM	#3
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Congratulations, thanks for yesterday, __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

11-11-11, 06:54 AM	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,461 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Congratulations Poland....I always thought it disgusting you were the only allied side prevented from participating in the London VE Parade, simply to appease the Russians. Those of your people who were able to get to Britain and re-arm did your country proud. ~SALUTE~ __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

11-11-11, 12:33 PM	#8
Schroeder Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Banana Republic of Germany Posts: 6,170 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	Congrats to Poland. Have a good one. __________________ Putting Germ back into Germany.

11-11-11, 04:46 AM	#2
MH Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,184 Downloads: 248 Uploads: 0	Jeshcze Polska nie zginela....

11-11-11, 04:49 AM	#4
joea Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: At periscope depth in Lake Geneva Posts: 3,512 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	Cheers! (How do you say that in Polish?)

11-11-11, 01:06 PM	#9
Penguin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Rheinische Republik Posts: 3,322 Downloads: 92 Uploads: 0	Happy birthday Poland! Too bad that my house neighbors from Poland don't celebrate it, they feel more German; so no free drinks to bum for me

11-11-11, 02:17 PM	#10
kranz The Old Man Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Poland Posts: 1,430 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	A large part of my family lives in the suburbs of Dortmund and Saarbrucken. Dunno if they are celebrating or not, they left Poland in the late 80's. Some of them changed their Polish names to their German "equivalences" so I bet they prefer 3rd October to 11th November.

11-11-11, 02:49 PM	#11
Penguin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Rheinische Republik Posts: 3,322 Downloads: 92 Uploads: 0	My grandpa changed the last part of his last name from -cyk to -zik As you certainly know, we have many people with Eastern roots living in the Ruhr-area (Dortmund and surrpounding), many who immigrated here already the 19th century. So when you spell you name on the phone here in the West, people have more trouble spelling Müller than Krczynsky.

11-11-11, 05:02 PM	#12
Betonov Navy Seal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 8,647 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	I'll drink to that Fly the flag high and kick a politician in the ass

11-11-11, 05:29 PM	#13
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Happy independence day Polska!

11-11-11, 06:21 PM	#14
Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 17,765 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	Happy Independence Day ! also greetings from Germany, Catfish