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A month into war and with Warsaw destroyed, Harry is desperate for news. Kasia joins the Polish resistance.

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Polish soldiers from antiaircraft artillery unit during Siege of Warsaw in September, 1939

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Season 1: Episode 2 History & Images

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Season 1: Episode 2 Recap

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