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In Defense of Major Sosnowski's Good Name
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In Defense of Major Sosnowski's Good Name

From Rzeczpospolita · () Polish

Translated from Polish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Major Jerzy Sosnowski, a top Polish intelligence officer, was arrested by military police upon returning to Poland in 1936.
  • He was later convicted of treason, though his appeal was interrupted by the outbreak of World War II.
  • The article calls for his rehabilitation on the 90th anniversary of his arrest, noting his fate remains a mystery.

Major Jerzy Sosnowski, once considered Poland's greatest intelligence asset, met a mysterious end after his 1936 arrest. Returning to Poland on April 23, 1936, he was immediately detained by military police. This event occurred during a significant spy exchange between Poland and Germany, crucial for Poland's intelligence division.

Sosnowski was later convicted of treason in a non-final ruling. His appeal process was cut short by the September 1939 invasion of Poland. He never regained his freedom, and his ultimate fate remains one of the most significant unsolved puzzles of pre-war Polish history.

The 90th anniversary of his arrest, which passed on April 23rd, serves as a timely reminder to advocate for his rehabilitation. The article highlights the ongoing mystery surrounding his life and the unresolved questions about his actions and final days.

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Originally published by Rzeczpospolita in Polish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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