Władysław Filar


Władysław Filar was a soldier of the 27th Home Army Infantry Division, a Polish historian, and a professor.
He was born in Iwanicze Nowe in Volhynia, Poland, now Ukraine. During the Second World War, he fought against the Germans in Volhynia in Operation Tempest, and defended Polish villages against the Ukrainian Insurgent Army.
In 1956, he completed the Academy of General Staff and in 1963 received a doctorate in Military History. He habilitated in 1970 and became associate professor in 1973. He authored up to 120 historical and military publications. Filar also organized a series of historical seminars: "Poland - Ukraine: difficult questions".
He is currently the Vice-chairman of Volhynia County, World Union of Home Army.

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