May and her husband Peter crossed the borders of Toruń, ready to discover places connected to their family history. Their journey had a special purpose - to uncover traces left by World War II in their family's story. Their relative was one of many soldiers from the Seaforth Highlanders who, as prisoners of Stalag XXA in Toruń, had to endure the horrors of those times.
Thanks to preserving fragments of memories and family stories, Piotr and his wife had the opportunity to delve into the history of their loved one. Acquiring several basic facts was an important step for them in understanding what he went through during his stay in the German prisoner of war camp Stalag XXA.
The visit to Toruń was not only a journey into their family's past, but also an exploration of the history of Stalag XXA itself. By visiting preserved places associated with the camp's history and its prisoners, Piotr and his wife could feel the closeness of those events and understand how much they changed the fate of their relative.
But their journey was more than just delving into history. It was a journey that abounded in numerous side stories and anecdotes related to the memories of their loved ones. Meeting history enthusiasts at the museum, listening to their stories, viewing archival photos - all of this complemented the picture of wartime and life in the camp.
They were immensely pleased that tracing the wartime footsteps of their relatives encouraged them to visit the country. Discovering the history of their own family became not only an interesting journey for them but also a moving experience. It allowed them to better understand the fates of their ancestors and feel closer to those who went through the dramatic events of World War II
Thanks to preserving fragments of memories and family stories, Piotr and his wife had the opportunity to delve into the history of their loved one. Acquiring several basic facts was an important step for them in understanding what he went through during his stay in the German prisoner of war camp Stalag XXA.
The visit to Toruń was not only a journey into their family's past, but also an exploration of the history of Stalag XXA itself. By visiting preserved places associated with the camp's history and its prisoners, Piotr and his wife could feel the closeness of those events and understand how much they changed the fate of their relative.
But their journey was more than just delving into history. It was a journey that abounded in numerous side stories and anecdotes related to the memories of their loved ones. Meeting history enthusiasts at the museum, listening to their stories, viewing archival photos - all of this complemented the picture of wartime and life in the camp.
They were immensely pleased that tracing the wartime footsteps of their relatives encouraged them to visit the country. Discovering the history of their own family became not only an interesting journey for them but also a moving experience. It allowed them to better understand the fates of their ancestors and feel closer to those who went through the dramatic events of World War II
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