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Miracle on the Vistula: A Song of Warsaw, Courage and Remembrance

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Why was Poland’s August 1920 victory called Cud nad Wisłą—the “Miracle on the Vistula”? This family song follows the defense near Warsaw and the counteroffensive from the Wieprz, explaining how courage, planning, intelligence and shared effort reversed the advance. It also connects the Battle of Warsaw with Poland’s August 15 Armed Forces Day, gratitude for service and responsibility for peace.

Text from the recording’s subtitles.

Song lyrics
Czy jeden cud ocalił Warszawę? Odwaga, mądry plan i wspólny trud! Cud nad Wisłą — Bitwa Warszawska Nazwa nagłego zwycięstwa, nie magii Piętnasty sierpnia — pamięci znak Bitwa Warszawska odwróciła szlak Młoda Polska obroniła wolność Dzięki za służbę — dbajmy o pokój W osiemnastym Polska znów była wolna Po stu dwudziestu trzech latach zaborów Młode państwo tworzyło prawa i granice W dwudziestym Armia Czerwona szła ze wschodu Bolszewicy chcieli rewolucji na zachodzie Żołnierze i ochotnicy, medycy — razem Sztaby, kolej, łączność i wywiad wsparły plan Od trzynastego: Radzymin, Ossów, Wkra Piętnastego obrona odzyskała Radzymin Szesnastego znad Wieprza — we flankę i tył Czerwone wojska cofały się; wojna trwała Czy magia sama odwróciła marsz? Nie — ludzie, odwaga i mądry plan! Dla wielu wiara także niosła nadzieję Ten nagły odwrót utrwalił nazwę Są flagi, kwiaty, spotkania z wojskiem Piętnasty sierpnia — pamięci znak Bitwa Warszawska odwróciła szlak Młoda Polska obroniła wolność Dzięki za służbę — dbajmy o pokój Rok dwudziesty pierwszy: pokój w Rydze w marcu Pamiętamy — piętnasty sierpnia!
Language version lyrics
Did one miracle save Warsaw? Courage, a wise plan, and work as one! Cud nad Wisłą—the Vistula Miracle Named Warsaw's sudden victory, not magic August fifteenth, memory's sign Warsaw's battle turned the marching tide Young Poland kept its freedom alive We thank today's soldiers and guard peace In nineteen-eighteen, Poland rose free After one hundred twenty-three years of partitions The young state built its laws and borders In nineteen-twenty, the Red Army came from east Bolshevik leaders hoped revolt would move west Soldiers, volunteers, and medics joined Staffs, rail, signals, and codebreakers shaped the plan The thirteenth saw Ossów, Wkra, Radzymin On the fifteenth, defense regained Radzymin Next day, from Wieprz, troops struck flank and rear The retreat began, but the war went on Did magic alone reverse the march? No—people, courage, and a sound plan! For many, faith brought hope as well That sudden retreat made the name endure Now flags, flowers, and meetings honor service August fifteenth, memory's sign Warsaw's battle turned the marching tide Young Poland kept its freedom alive We thank today's soldiers and guard peace Peace came at Riga in March, twenty-one We remember—August fifteenth!
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