Memorial recognition of the First Polish Independent Parachute Brigade by the British government
On September 20, 2025, this plaque was unveiled by the defense ministers of Poland, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands. This grants the First Polish Independent Parachute Brigade formal recognition for their efforts during the Battle of Arnhem by the British government.
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