Book "5/25. Saperzy w strefie śmierci" - Bogusław Politowski

5/25 is a core procedure in sapper safety protocols during combat missions. Once a vehicle halts in a potentially hazardous area, sappers meticulously inspect within a five-meter radius from the vehicle before extending the sweep to encompass twenty-five meters. The security of the entire convoy relies on their accuracy and concentration. Their calm demeanor and alertness are essential to safeguarding both military personnel and civilians.

War correspondent and journalist Bogusław Politowski passionately and respectfully portrays the demanding duties of sapper teams. He recounts the perilous work of Polish sappers and their operations, including combat deployments to Afghanistan. He highlights the application of specialized tools and trained dogs in detecting booby traps. Accounts of tragic incidents, tragically inevitable in wartime conditions, are also detailed. Insights are provided into the responsibilities of engineering troops outside of combat—detonating ice jams on rivers, disposing of post-war unexploded ordnance uncovered during construction, or dismantling embankments to prevent flooding.

5/25 offers an in-depth look at soldiers from one of the most compelling branches of the armed forces and stands as an homage to the distinctive ethos of sapper service.

The book is written in Polish

Technical data
Author: Bogusław Politowski
Year of publication: 2021
Cover: soft
Format: 140 x 210 mm
Number of pages: 232
Publisher: Wydawnictwo Czarne