When Polish settlers arrived in the so-called “Recovered Territories” after World War II, they encountered unfamiliar items, such as the monument to fallen soldiers of the First World War in Maszewo, West Pomerania. Michal Korhel demonstrates how the settlers and subsequent generations repurposed these former German possessions to suit their own needs and beliefs. This cultural adaptation and reuse of historical artifacts reflects the enduring impact of the settlers on the region’s identity and landscape.
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