Suppression of Wawrzyszew

It took place on 3 August 1944, during the Warsaw Uprising, and as part of it, 30 inhabitants of the village were killed, the buildings set on fire, and remaining population displaced.

Following the beginning of the Warsaw Uprising, between 1 and 2 August 1944, the Polish partisans of the Home Army had attacked the nearby Bielany Aerodrome, which was heavily guarded by German forces.

[3] Following the unsuccessful attack, German forces decided to take revenge on the population of the nearby village of Wawrzyszew (now part of Warsaw, Poland).

[3] Later that day, German forces, who according to the testimonies of the witnesses were from the Protection Squadron, entered the village.

The plaque includes names of 34 identified victims killed during the event, and additionally is dedicated to the unidentified civilians and soldiers of the Home Army, who were buried at the nearby Wawrzyszew Cemetery.

The monument commemorating victims of the Suppression of Wawrzyszew, located at the intersection of Wólczyńska Street and Wolumen Street, in Warsaw , Poland .
The plaque commemorating the victims of the Suppression of Wawrzyszew.