General Stanisław Sosabowski Memorial
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| Location | Disabled People Square, Warsaw, Poland |
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| Designer | Martin Abspoel |
| Type | Sculpture |
| Opening date | 23 September 2017 |
| Dedicated to | Stanisław Sosabowski |
The General Stanisław Sosabowski Memorial[a] is a monument in Warsaw, Poland, located at the Disabled People Square, near Wojska Polskiego Avenue. It is dedicated to Stanisław Sosabowski, general and leader of the 1st Independent Parachute Brigade of the Polish Armed Forces during the Second World War. The monument was designed by sculptor Martin Abspoel and unveiled on 23 September 2017.
History
[edit | edit source]The monument dedicated to Stanisław Sosabowski, general and leader of the 1st Independent Parachute Brigade of the Polish Armed Forces during the Second World War, was proposed by the embassy of the Netherlands in Poland and the Driel-Poland Foundation. It was designed by sculptor Martin Abspoel and unveiled on 23 September 2017 in the Disabled People Square in Warsaw, during Paratrooper Day celebrations. The ceremony was attended by Michał Dworczyk, the minister of national defence, and Raphael Varga, the charge d'affaires of the embassy of the Netherlands.[1][2]
Characteristics
[edit | edit source]The monument includes a bust of Stanisław Sosabowski in military uniform, placed on a pedestal. On it is placed a plaque with an inscription as transcribed below.[1][2]
| Polish inscription | English translation |
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Generał Brygady Stanisław Sosabowski |
Brigade General Stanisław Sosabowski |
See also
[edit | edit source]- 1st Armoured Division Monument, another World War II memorial monument located nearby
Notes
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[edit | edit source]External links
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