Settlements for the Polish civilian population during World War II

Following evacuation from USSR in 1942, the Polish armed forces under General Anders’ command were integrated into the structures of the Polish Army in the East, stationed in Iraq, Iran and Palestine. The majority of civilians (mostly women and children) were quartered during 1942 and 1943 in numerous settlements that came into being in Asia and Africa, as well as Mexico and, in 1944, in New Zealand. Polish consulates, as well as legations of the Ministry of Labor and Welfare and the Ministry of Religious Denominations and Public Enlightenment, were established in all these locations. Their task was to look after Polish civilians.