2024 Winners of PI Competition on the History of Poland

Admin TH — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:04:17 +0000

Dear Friends,

in March 2024, the Polonia Institute announced its annual competition for the best essay on a selected topic from the modern history of Poland. This year’s theme was the comparison between two important events that took place in 1944: the battle of Monte Cassino and the battle for Warsaw. Essays were to include the background, conduct, and outcomes of both battles, their impact on the fate of the Polish state after the war, analysis of the broader geo-political context, and thoughts about alternative strategies for the liberation of Poland. The jury received about 60 essays, written by authors from all over the world. They ranged in length from the maximum allowable 20 pages to as few as 2 pages. All the submissions were evaluated based on the four primary criteria:

writing style – correctness, flow, ease of reading, clarity of statements,
originality – individual approach, avoidance of stereotypical phrases, creative use of references, and like,
analytical depth – ability to understand and assess events and their implications on multiple levels, not only superficial surface analysis and
contextual awareness – knowledge of broader strategies and developments, ability to place specific events in an appropriate context, etc.

This year, we noticed frequent usage of AI technology in submitted essays. We advise against writing your essays with AI help. The jury recognizes the use of AI technology because it prevents you from writing in your own voice and negatively impacts the originality of your essay.

After careful examination and comparative analysis of all submitted entries, the jury decided to award the main prize to Mr. Brian Flores-Cuvedo, the second prize to Mr. Christopher Repak, and the third prize to Mr. Wayne Smith. Moreover, honorable mentions went to Ms. Sophie Eglinton, Mr. Hamza Amin Kargbo, and Ms. Dominika Olejarnik. The official announcement of the awards is published below.

Congratulations to the award recipients and big thanks to all who submitted their essays!

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2024 Competition on the History of Poland – Announcement

Admin TH — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 02:29:57 +0000

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For Immediate Release:

March 17, 2024

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Polonia Institute Announces 2024 Competition on the History of Poland

The Battle for Rome and the Battle for Warsaw 80 years later

Compare and contrast both battles

First Prize – $3,000

The Battle for Rome, also known as the Battle of Monte Cassino, was of primary importance to the Allied effort to defeat the Axis Coalition in World War II. The Monte Cassino Monastery, well-fortified by the Germans, stood in the way of the Allied effort to take over Rome.

On May 16, 1944, the Polish Second Corps launched the final assault on the Germans at Monte Cassino. On May 18, 1944, soldiers of the Polish Second Corps raised the Polish flag over the ruins of the Monte Cassino Monastery. As a result of this historic Polish victory, the German Senger Defense Line collapsed.

The Battle for Warsaw, also known as the Warsaw Uprising, was a major World War II operation to liberate Poland from German occupation. The battle began on August 1, 1944, as part of a nationwide Operation Tempest, launched at the time of the Soviets advancing towards Berlin. The main Polish objectives were to drive the Germans out of Warsaw while helping the Allies defeat Germany. But it was equally important to liberate Warsaw with the Polish armed forces before the Soviets reached Warsaw on their way to Berlin.

Essay:

In your essay, please analyze the following issues: 1) The formation of the Second Polish Corp in the Middle East; 2) Political considerations of sending the Polish Second Corp to the Italian front, 3) The Polish victory in the Battle of Monte Cassino; 4) The impact of the victory at Monte Cassino on the people in occupied Poland; 5) Dilemmas of the Polish Government in London how to liberate Poland; 6) Operation Tempest; 7) The Battle for Warsaw; 8) Political struggle in the Allied Coalition over the support to Warsaw; 9) Russian game over Poland; 10) Liberation of Paris; 11) Fall of Warsaw; 12) German demolition of Warsaw after the surrender; 13) compare and contrast results of both battles; 14) analyze the differences. Any ideas whether there was a better solution to liberate Poland?

Please reach out for sources of the Polish Institute of National Remembrance here: https://ipn.gov.pl/en. Do not use references to Wikipedia.

Essay Requirements:

The essay shall reflect the contestant’s own research and original thinking.

The paper shall not exceed 20 typed pages (including bibliography), should be typed in 12-point font, double-spaced with 1” margins; pages shall be numbered. The essay shall be submitted in the English language. All entries become the property of the Polonia Institute.

Eligibility:

The 2024 Competition on the History of Poland is open to adults at least 18 years and older as of September 1, 2024. Proof of age is required. A copy of a valid document showing the date of birth is acceptable.

Deadline:

September 1, 2024. Results will be announced on or about November 11, 2024.

Awards:

First Prize is $3,000. Additional monetary and non-monetary awards may be offered. Additional essays may be considered for recognition and publication. Polonia Institute reserves the right to publish selected essays or excerpts of selected essays in future publications, newsletters, and other materials.