Szaniec Hubala

Szaniec Hubala is a military memorial in Anielin featuring a circular stone wall that surrounds a central boulder inscribed with commemorative plaques. The structure sits within the Spalskie forests and marks the location of a major military event from the past.

Major Henryk Dobrzański died at this location on April 30, 1940 while commanding a separate Polish Army unit against German forces. The Germans removed his body after the battle, which led to the creation of this memorial at the site.

The memorial hosts yearly ceremonies where locals and history enthusiasts gather to remember Polish resistance fighters and their sacrifices. These gatherings shape how the place is experienced and show how the community keeps this memory alive.

The site can be reached via marked paths through the Spalskie forests, with informational plaques explaining the historical events. Visitors should come dressed for forest conditions and stay on the designated paths.

The exact burial place of the Major remains unknown because German troops took his body after the battle. This uncertainty makes the memorial a place of remembrance without a physical grave.

Location: Anielin, Opoczno County

GPS coordinates: 51.53530,20.29810

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:02