The late arrival of Polish troops saved the town's cathedral from destruction.

But the present total of 1,500 Polish troops will be cut to 900 by March.

The Polish troops were shipped home and some eventually put on trial for the atrocity.

He was sent against Polish troops as a spy.

Polish troops marched out the city on 19 October.

This success allowed the supply of the Polish troops with badly needed arms.

In these villages, Polish troops had stopped for the night.

Polish troops were trying to halt the Wehrmacht, but without success.

The Polish troops were also ordered to leave the village, the police said.

Polish troops inflicted heavy losses and most of the parties were defeated.