Narvik 1940 – Audio show

On 12-13 October 2022, Museum of the Second World War in Gdańsk hosted  the second edition of World Battlefield Museums Forum 2022. The host of the venue – Dr Hab. Grzegorz Berendt, Director of Museum of the Second World War in Gdańsk welcomed those gathered in the Jan Olszewski Conference Room. While opening the ceremony […]

The latest book from Museum of the Second World War in Gdańsk, The Arithmetic of War: WWII Battles in 15 Infographics, is an engaging presentation of iconic battles of WWII. The battle accounts, with in-depth statistical data and attractive graphics have been merged into coherent, thought-provoking material. For those interested in WWII history, the book […]

WORLD BATTLEFIELD MUSEUMS FORUM 2022Gdansk, 12–13 October 2022 Over the decades, with the development of museology, the role of museums in society haschanged. The changes taking place in the cultural sector have led to evolution of museumspaces. From traditional showcase displays museums are shifting towards modern,interactive, cultural and educational centres. But despite the gradual evolution […]

WBMF MOBILE APP NOW AVAILABLE! The app follows on the World Battlefield Museums Forum international project. Legendary battles infographics 3D and augmented reality models English audio shows with transcripts Education quizzes Download for free: Available in two languages: Polish and English WBMF: ALL ABOUT GREAT BATTLES ONLINE

Winter War of 1939 – 1940 is a perfect example of how a determined nation fighting a partisan war in defense of its motherland can overcome an onslaught of brutal Soviet aggressor hordes.  The war was a military clash between the motivated Finns and the overwhelming agressor – the Red Army. View our Winter War […]