Warsaw’s Youngest Hero
In a poignant August 1944 photograph by Eugeniusz Lokajski, eight-year-old Róża Maria Goździewska, known as “The Little Nurse,” became a symbol of resilience during the Warsaw Uprising. Despite her young age, the Polish youngster played a crucial role, delivering messages and assisting wounded insurgents.
Her fearless actions amidst the war’s chaos reflected the Polish resistance’s extraordinary courage. This image, showing her in a nurse’s outfit, highlights the harsh realities faced by children in wartime. Róża’s contributions went beyond her years, embodying the spirit of defiance and hope that defined the uprising, making her an enduring figure in her country’s history.
