About General Karol "Walter" Świerczewski without emotions

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Karol Świerczewski distinguished himself with his bravado and courage. He had a habit of observing enemy actions from the trench breastwork, and 1 can besides mention his bathing in the Vistula on July 29, 1944, in front of soldiers preparing to cross the river – says Reserve Colonel, Dr. Hab. Jacek Lasota from the Academy of War Studies.