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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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.
Pilecki's Auschwitz Experience
- Pilecki’s initial experience in Auschwitz was brutal; he lost a tooth for not following orders.
- Over 947 days, he witnessed the camp's transformation into a death camp and saw friends killed.
Meeting the Real Serafiński
- Pilecki assumed Tomasz Serafiński's identity after finding his ID card.
- Years later, in an incredible coincidence, Pilecki met the real Serafiński.