AK (Home Army)

The AK, or Home Army (Armia Krajowa), was Poland’s main resistance movement during World War II, fighting against Nazi occupation from 1939 to 1945. It was a clandestine military organization composed of Polish patriots aiming to restore independence and oppose foreign control. The AK conducted sabotage, intelligence gathering, and armed resistance, operating covertly to protect civilians and prepare for post-war sovereignty. It is remembered as a symbol of Polish national pride and resilience, playing a significant role in the struggle for Poland’s independence during and after the war.