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... such as Żoliborz, Mokotów and Saska Kępa, built. The urban planning activities, of particular intensity under the presidency of Stefan Starzyński, came to an abrupt and dramatic end in September 1939 when Germany invaded Poland and following a fierce battle lasting until 28 September finally took Warsaw. The city - as it was its tradition under foreign occupation - soon became the main centre of resistance, but also a major centre of clandestine cultural and academic life. In April 1943 an uprising began in the Jewish ghetto resulting in a total annihilation of this district populated by half a million people. On 1 August 1944 the Warsaw Uprising, prepared by the Home Army erupted. The act of honourable capitulation was signed on 2 October. After the defeat of the uprising ... Read all>>