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Oldřich Pechal
Oldřich Pechal (13 May 1913 – 22 September 1942) was a Czech soldier. He served as a soldier in World War II, fighting in the Czechoslovak and British armies against Nazi Germany. He was captured following a failed operation in 1942, and was executed in Mauthausen concentration camp that same year. Pechal is considered a national hero of the Czech Republic. Biography Pechal was born on 13 May 1913 in Osvětimany, then part of Austria-Hungary. His father was a forester, and Pechal spent much of his time in Vřesovice. He also developed a reputation for his athletic ability. After graduating from grammar school, Pechal enlisted in the Czechoslovak army in 1934. Following the outbreak of World War II and the subsequent occupation of Czechoslovakia by the German army, Pechal fled to France to continue the fight against the Germans. In France he joined the French Foreign Legion, but did not see combat before the Fall of France caused him to be evacuated to the United Kingdom. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osvětimany
Osvětimany is a market town in Uherské Hradiště District in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 900 inhabitants. Geography Osvětimany is located about west of Uherské Hradiště and southwest of Zlín. It lies on the border between the Chřiby highlands and Kyjov Hills. The highest point is at above sea level. The Hruškovice stream flows through the municipality. The Osvětimany Reservoir is built west of the built-up area, on the stream Klimentský potok. History The first written mention of Osvětimany is from 1350. The owners of the village often changed and included various lesser nobles. From 1550 to 1918, Osvětimany belonged to the Buchlov estate. In 1885, Osvětimany was promoted to a Městys, market town. Demographics Transport There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality. Sights The main landmark of Osvětimany is the Church of Saint Gall. It was built in the Baroque style in the 18th century. The most important m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |