Kobiety w polskiej armii – ujęcie historyczne
Women in the Polish Army – historical perspective

Summary/Abstract: The article discusses the problem of women’s military service in the history of Poland. The first part of the article is dedicated to women involved in national uprisings (1794, 1830, 1861). It presents the silhouettes of women taking part in fights or medical and logistical services. The second part focuses on the participation of women in World War I. The article provides a description of the first regular women’s military organization. The next part of the article consists of an analysis of women's contributions to the nation's defense either on the fronts in the war or in the country. It shows how many women were involved in fights or supported the Polish Army.

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