The Spy Who The Spy Who Infiltrated Auschwitz | Pilecki’s Great-Grandson on the Man Behind the Mission | 4
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Feb 18, 2025 Krzysztof Kosior, great-grandson of the heroic Witold Pilecki, shares captivating family stories about his ancestor, who bravely infiltrated Auschwitz. He opens up about the complexity of Witold’s identity as a soldier and spy and reflects on the emotional weight of family legacy amidst historical trauma. Listeners also hear about the romantic tales interwoven with tragedy and loss during WWII, along with the struggle for recognition faced by the Pilecki family due to political suppression after the war.
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Pilecki's Courtship
- Witold Pilecki romantically pursued Maria, his future wife, with grand gestures.
- He would ride his horse at full speed and throw flowers into her window, showcasing his direct approach.
Military Drill at Home
- Pilecki brought some military discipline into his family life.
- His daughter, Zofia, recalled mealtimes feeling like a military drill.
Visiting Auschwitz
- Krzysztof Kosior, Pilecki's great-grandson, grew up in Warsaw and delayed visiting Auschwitz until age 30.
- He felt he couldn't comprehend the horrors until reading Pilecki's reports.