The Świętokrzyska Brigade (Polish: Brygada Świętokrzyska, “Holy Cross Brigade”) was a collaborationist unit of the Polish National Armed Forces during World War II. It was formed by Polish ultranationalists, embraced Dmowski’s nationalist ideology, and openly cooperated with Nazi Germany. The brigade became known for its antisemitic rhetoric and direct-action campaigns.

In 1943, the underground newspaper Szaniec described the goals of the National Armed Forces as follows:

“We are convinced that no German or Jew, no Ukrainian or Lithuanian, can be a full-fledged citizen of the future Polish state. (…) We must decisively reject the absurd idea of civic equality. (…) Jews, as a foreign element that is unquestionably hostile and incapable of assimilation, must be completely removed.”

The Świętokrzyska Brigade fought alongside the Third Reich as part of Hitler’s military forces, continuing even after Hitler’s death and remaining in combat until May 5, 1945.

On September 15, 2017, the Polish Sejm unanimously adopted a resolution commemorating the 75th anniversary of the National Armed Forces (NSZ) and specifically honored the Świętokrzyska Brigade.

On February 17, 2018, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki laid a wreath and lit a candle at the graves of soldiers of the Świętokrzyska Brigade.

And these are the people who lecture us and try to tell us whom we may or may not honor, while criticizing the UPA, which actually fought against the Nazis?

Author: Дмитро Полюхович