soc.history.war.world-war-ii

On Apr 12, 9:31 am, SolomonW wrote:
> > You want measurements or tonnage? They wuz reasonably big by
> > insurgent standards.
>
> I know that they were large. Apparently much of the armies of the Polish
> Army was hidden away from the Germans in 1939. I was wondering how
> large. Any thing that gives us a sense would be interesting.

<< I've found no exact numbers; only a comment that "minimal amount of
'39 equipment was fit for war." Remember, Bor had to arm the entire
AK throughout Poland; the Warsaw insurgents were only a part.
Some leaders of the revolt felt "cheated" on the armaments; Bor
had sent much to outlying groups." There were home underground
workshops making weapons. Monter said "Kill Germans and use their
weapons."

p.s. While there was wide spread celebration on the first few days
among the populace, the non appearance of the Russians and increasing
German counterattacks and shelling gradually wore down the ardor. By
the sixth day, stuka bombing started. >>