London Polish Government
The London Polish Government, formally known as the Polish Government-in-Exile, was established after Poland was invaded by Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union in 1939. Based in London during World War II, it aimed to represent Polish interests and maintain national sovereignty. This government worked with Allied forces, advocating for Poland’s independence and the rights of its citizens. It was composed of politicians who fled Poland and operated outside its borders, continuing to seek support for a free Poland until the end of the war, even as Poland eventually fell under communist control post-1945.
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The London Polish Government, formally known as the Polish Government-in-Exile, was established during World War II when Poland was invaded and occupied by Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union. Operating from London, this government represented Poland's sovereignty and worked to rally international support against the occupiers. It comprised Polish officials who had fled their homeland and aimed to maintain Polish interests, promote resistance, and plan for post-war reconstruction. The government continued until 1990, symbolizing Polish resilience and the struggle for independence, eventually transitioning power back to a democratically elected government in Poland after the fall of communism.