Second episode of a three-part German series from 2001 which looks at the flight, persecution, expulsion and resettlement of Germans after WW2 and also, in this episode, the interlinked fate of the Poles of Lviv.
I've been trying to relocate this jewel for a few years now, irredentism at its worst and the figures of 14 million people being forced out of their own countries is quite astounding. You're becoming quite the special channel for me on this platform and thanks again ☘️ #OurHistory
@@majoresterhazy7012 Oh really, that's great to hear and much appreciated, obviously if you are able to find the time to share the remaining two I'd be more than grateful. Best wishes from Liverpool UK 🇬🇧
It says that it’s a myth, but Silesia was indeed an ancient Slavic region. It was inhabited by Slavic tribes, one called Ślężanie which is where the name comes from. Many ancient texts from many different sources documented them, as well as the archaeological and linguistic evidence of their existence. I hate how the minorities like Sorbs and Silesians are rarely mentioned in this history. So I guess I’m someone who rants in comments section now because at least people might learn that we exist. My family are descendants of these tribes who immigrated to Australia during the period of Germanisation. Some family stayed behind and became victims of this expulsion from the land which we have lived for thousands of years. Only because 100 years earlier they were victims of cultural genocide and forced to Germanise.
Yes, my Opa's family came from Bytom, Bobrek and other towns nearby. He emigrated to Hamburg before the war. When he got old I could not understand him "he is speaking the language of his childhood" my Oma told me. The Germans called it "Wasserpolnish", but the Poles could not understand it either. It is the dialect of Upper Silesia; it is distinct. They are lobbying to have it recognized as an official language. The priests and city officials conducted business in this language. Silesia was occupied by Czeks, Germans, Prussians and Poles at various times in history but they remain a very distinct group. They are still there and still speaking their language. When the Nazis came through at the beginning of the war (for the coal) they killed many Silesians. I remember stories of hiding family members from the Gestapo. There were quite a few mixed marriages between Catholics and Jews. At the beginning of the war they were terrorized by Nazis and at the end they were torn apart by the Soviets. It is amazing they have survived.
claiming that silesia was part of poland is a myth - outright lie and nazi propaganda - dont germans have maps of medieval europe? even name of wroclaw is slavic and that is oldest name of the place. berlin is slavic name for god's sake......
