Everyday Hero Witold Pilecki 013

Humdaddy History - General history for all ages

English - December 23, 2017 18:21 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
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This week’s episode of Humdaddy History focuses on the little known (in America) efforts of an everyday hero named Vitold Piletzski (Witold Pilecki). This man fought for his entire adult life to try and achieve and keep Poland’s independence. He is also probably the only person in World War Two that volunteered to go to Auschwitz! You do not want to miss out on this incredible story!