The conflict of Warsaw by many inactive referred to as “the Miracle of the Vistula” was in fact not a miracle, but a proof of the existence of the strength of the Polish spirit, reason and courage – said General Wiesław Kukuła, Head of the General Staff of the Polish Army, during a solemn gathering on the occasion of the Polish Army. The general assured that contemporary Polish soldiers were heirs to the August 1920 winners.
Today, a gathering was held in front of the General Staff of the Polish Army. Holy Polish Army. At the invitation of General Wiesław Kukuła, head of the General Staff of the Polish Army, soldiers, military personnel, veterans, families of military casualties arrived. Participants of this year's 6th motorcycle rally of the memory of soldiers – victims – were besides present disasters of 10 April 2010.
During the ceremony, a letter from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz addressed to the participants of the collection was read. The Deputy Prime Minister thanked the soldiers of all types of armed forces for their service, dedication and dedication to their homeland.
Not a miracle, but wise decisions and courage of soldiers
Wishes for the upcoming Christmas of the Polish Army to the soldiers besides General Wiesław Kukuła: With deep respect for the past and full readiness for the challenges of the future, I commend all officers, officers, soldiers and staff of the General Staff of the Polish Army. The head of the SGWP stressed how crucial the triumph over Bolsheviks in 1920 was for Poland's history. – Warszawski Battle by many inactive defined “The Miracle on the Vistula” was in fact no miracle, but proof of the strength of the Polish spirit, reason and courage. This triumph was born of the genius of large planners, who were led by undervalued General Tadeusz Rozwadowski, who assumed the function of Chief of General Staff at the most hard minute erstwhile so many doubted triumph – recalled Gen. Kukuła. He assured that contemporary Polish soldiers were heirs and guardians of the tradition of winners over a century ago.
– Our ministry is not only a duty, it is simply a moral work towards a generation that then stood up with religion to defend barely a regained independence. Finally, it is the work for the safety of Poland, for the readiness of our soldiers, for the wisdom of decisions that are the best warrant of our freedom. Let this day be a reminder to us that the Polish Army is not only a military force, it is simply a community of those who service their homeland tirelessly day by day. This is an army whose destiny is to conquer, to which, believe me, it does not require miracles, but at most God's blessing favorable to the better," he pointed out.
Honored officers
During the appeal on the occasion of the Polish Army, the Chief of the General Staff of the HR presented the following awards to soldiers and staff of the staff and subordinate commanders, heads of command and institutions:
- Military Cross of Merit with Swords
- Military Credits Cross
- Air Merit Cross
- Gold Medal for Long Service
- Silver Medal for Long Service
- Bronze Medal for Long Service
- Mediterranean Star
- Gold Medal Armed Forces in Homeland Service
- Silver Medal Armed Forces in Homeland Service
- Silver Medal of Merit for National Defence
Gen. Kukuła besides gave honorary titles and badges:
- Honorary title “Deserved Soldier of the Republic of Poland”
- Honorary badge of the Land Army
- Air Force Honorary Badge
- Navy honorary badge
Race in the footsteps of Gen. Blisik
After the collection in front of the SGWP building, the 6th Motorcycle Rally of the Soldiers of Smolensk Disaster Victims of 2010. Gen. Kukuła gave the rally manager the flag of the Chief of General Staff of the HR, after which he met with the participants. This year bikers will visit places related to General Pil. Andrzej Błasik – erstwhile commander of the Air Force who died in the crash of a presidential aircraft.
The rally began in Warsaw with the laying of flowers and inflammation on Gen. Błasik's grave on Military Powące. The way will proceed through Ossów, Świdwin, Mirosłowiec, Poznań, Wartkowice, Łódź, Zakopane as far as Dęblin. In total, the participants will beat 2,000 km in 8 days. – This wonderful combination of passion, which we soldiers are full of, as well as any patriotism and memory – summarized the initiative of the soldiers of Gen. Kukuła.
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