Hiking and climbing tour from Kuźnice (1011 meters) to Kościelec (Slovak: Koščielec, 2155 meters) via Schronisko Murowaniec (1500 meters).
Kościelec, sometimes referred to as the “Polish Matterhorn”, is a conspiciuous peak in the Polish part of the High Tatras (Tatry Wysokie) mountain range.
Note: every height stated is AMSL, i.e. Above Mean Sea Level.
1. Introduction
2. Slovakia during the 2nd World War
3. Operation Anthropoid
3.1. Exiles
3.2. Prelude
3.3. Preparations
3.4. Assassination
4. Aftermath
5. Epilogue
6. References
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