The painting of "Our Lady of Cz?stochowa" which sits at the heart of Jasna Gora Monastery, Poland. In 1655 the monastery defended itself against an onslaught from the Swedish army. (National Geographic/Ciaran Henry)Episode: #3 "Poland"Air Date 09/19/2024103_Poland_DefendingEurope_15.jpg
Tony Pollard inspects a replica cannon at Jasna Gora Monastery, Poland. Jasna Gora Monastery, Poland. In 1655 the monastery defended itself against an onslaught from the Swedish army. (National Geographic/Ciaran Henry)Episode: #3 "Poland"Air Date 09/19/2024103_Poland_DefendingEurope_01.jpg
The painting of "Our Lady of Cz?stochowa" which sits at the heart of Jasna Gora Monastery, Poland. In 1655 the monastery defended itself against an onslaught from the Swedish army. (National Geographic/Ciaran Henry)Episode: #3 "Poland"Air Date 09/19/2024103_Poland_DefendingEurope_14.jpg
Alina Nowobilska, in Modlin, Poland. The site played an integral role during the 1920 Battle of Warsaw. (National Geographic/Ciaran Henry)Episode: #3 "Poland"Air Date 09/19/2024103_Poland_DefendingEurope_28.jpg
Tony Pollard in the library at Jasna Gora Monastery, Poland. In 1655 the monastery defended itself against an onslaught from the Swedish army. (National Geographic/Ciaran Henry)Episode: #3 "Poland"Air Date 09/19/2024103_Poland_DefendingEurope_02.jpg
Jasna Gora Monastery, Poland. In 1655 the monastery defended itself against an onslaught from the Swedish army. (National Geographic/Ciaran Henry)Episode: #3 "Poland"Air Date 09/19/2024103_Poland_DefendingEurope_07.jpg
Tony Pollard inspects a replica cannon at Jasna Gora Monastery, Poland. Jasna Gora Monastery, Poland. In 1655 the monastery defended itself against an onslaught from the Swedish army. (National Geographic/Ciaran Henry)Episode: #3 "Poland"Air Date 09/19/2024103_Poland_DefendingEurope_12.jpg
Tony Pollard in the library at Jasna Gora Monastery, Poland. In 1655 the monastery defended itself against an onslaught from the Swedish army. (National Geographic/Ciaran Henry)Episode: #3 "Poland"Air Date 09/19/2024103_Poland_DefendingEurope_06.jpg
Alina Nowobilska, in Modlin, Poland. The site played an integral role during the 1920 Battle of Warsaw. (National Geographic/Ciaran Henry)Episode: #3 "Poland"Air Date 09/19/2024103_Poland_DefendingEurope_38.jpg
Tony Pollard inspects a replica cannon at Jasna Gora Monastery, Poland. Jasna Gora Monastery, Poland. In 1655 the monastery defended itself against an onslaught from the Swedish army. (National Geographic/Ciaran Henry)Episode: #3 "Poland"Air Date 09/19/2024103_Poland_DefendingEurope_11.jpg
A Maxim machine gun used in the 1920's Battle of Warsaw. A battle which saw Poland beat back the Soviet Army from the outskirts of Warsaw. (National Geographic/Ciaran Henry)Episode: #3 "Poland"Air Date 09/19/2024103_Poland_DefendingEurope_48.jpg
Alina Nowobilska holding a rifle used during the 1920 Battle of Warsaw. (National Geographic/Ciaran Henry)Episode: #3 "Poland"Air Date 09/19/2024103_Poland_DefendingEurope_42.jpg
Jasna Gora Monastery, Poland. In 1655 the monastery defended itself against an onslaught from the Swedish army. (National Geographic/Ciaran Henry)Episode: #3 "Poland"Air Date 09/19/2024103_Poland_DefendingEurope_40.jpg
Alina Nowobilska holding a rifle used during the 1920 Battle of Warsaw. (National Geographic/Ciaran Henry)Episode: #3 "Poland"Air Date 09/19/2024103_Poland_DefendingEurope_41.jpg
Tony Pollard outside jasna gora wearing blue jacket and flat cap. (National Geographic)Episode: #3 "Poland"Air Date 09/19/2024103_Poland_DefendingEurope_HD_12.jpg
Alina Nowobilska, in Modlin, Poland. The site played an integral role during the 1920 Battle of Warsaw. (National Geographic/Ciaran Henry)Episode: #3 "Poland"Air Date 09/19/2024103_Poland_DefendingEurope_34.jpg
