To Live Well Is to Hide Well —
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'The Truth They Said that Could Never Be Proven’

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Meet the World's greatest Chameleonic Assassin that you have never known about . . . .
 

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About Bronislaw Urbanski:

    From the early days of Polish Counterintelligence to the elite ranks of MI6, the SOE, and the OSS, Bronisław Urbański was a master of wartime espionage. His work included targeted assassinations, intelligence gathering, and highly technical sabotage operations. Operating under deep cover with false identities and shifting military ranks, Urbański was a trusted associate of legends like Sir Peter Wilkinson and Major General Colin McVean Gubbins.

    Within the Polish Government in Exile, he served in the formidable Unit 993/W, the 'W' was also known as "Wapiennik" (or Revenge Company in English). This covert Allied group was tasked with the most dangerous missions behind enemy lines. A specialist in high-stakes sabotage and intelligence, Urbański earned a reputation as one of the most effective operatives in the Allied effort, executing high-risk assignments with precision and absolute secrecy. He was a key asset with his friend and boss of 'Musketeers' or in Polish 'Muszkieterowie'. The execution of Stefan enraged them. Which infuriated many against Sikorski.

    One of his most significant actions was the external sabotage of Liberator AL523, an operation documented in both primary and independent sources. Incredible sill and nerves. He also served as one of the twelve bodyguards for General Sikorski and was present next to Sikorski at the funeral of General Władysław Sikorski in London, 1943, in the ceremonial detail. His identity was concealed during the war, and his true story remained classified for decades.
There is video/film footage of this plus still frame photo.

 

Historical and Scholarly Recognition:

    The full scope of Urbanski’s operations was first documented in Peter Urbanski’s book, 'To Live Well Is to Hide Well', (2017, revised 2024). This work:

• Provides a detailed account of Urbanski’s sabotage methods and wartime exploits

• Establishes him as the real-life inspiration for Ian Fleming’s James Bond

• Has been studied and referenced by historians, aviation and WWII air-crash investigators, scholars, and reviewed by the Polish IPN

Further confirmation comes from the book "Sabotage!" (2023, Grub Street Publications), by Garth Barnard and Chris Wroblewski, which independently replicates the unique sabotage method first described in 'To Live Well Is to Hide Well' 2017 revised 2024.

Evidence and Documentation:

    This website hosts a combination of publicly accessible evidence and a secure, password-protected archive. Materials include:

• Photographs and video stills from Pathé newsreels, showing Urbanski during key wartime events

• The Sikorski funeral detail, with Urbanski identified among bodyguards (even in London with Sikorski)

• Technical replication demonstrations of his sabotage method 100% effective and unique
   

The purpose of this site:

    This site exists to:

1. Preserve a verifiable historical record of Bronisław Urbanski’s wartime operations

2. Provide evidence and context for researchers, historians, and official investigators

3. Share the legacy of a man whose life shaped both history and popular culture

4. Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive documents while making the story accessible
    

Access to Restricted Archive:
    Certain photographs, videos, letters, and technical demonstrations are stored in a secure, password-protected archive. Access is limited to authorised investigators and government representatives. Verification of any claim made here can be facilitated upon formal request to the author or through established channels.
 

Peter Urbanski
    An acclaimed author and historian, and son of wartime intelligence officer Bronisław Urbanski— he presents the definitive account that proves Sikorski’s death on the 4th of July 1943 was the result of a meticulously planned sabotage, not by chance. This conclusion is no longer just his claim: it has already been independently verified and endorsed by leading historians, Professors, WW2 specific aviation investigators, scholars and now Goverments.

    Author Peter Urbanski even personally spoke to Zbigniew Szubanski (p.s. 'Clive'), father of Magda Szubanski. He was the boss of Bronislaw as his most lethal assassin in UNIT 993/W 'Wapiennik' or revenge company. As he came to pay his respects to his father in Ford Street, Ottoway.
 

Validated by Global Experts / Historians / Professors

    Renowned figures have examined Urbanski’s evidence, tested its accuracy, and agreed it is the answer to one of WWII’s most enduring mysteries: Including Historians who specifically interviewed Bronislaw's wartime partner 'Teddy'. Below are some books specifically mentioning the Author books and about Bronislaw. The Author's published books are fact checked by Historians, Professors, WW2 Air Crash Investigators and Governments - worldwide.

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• Stewart Egerton, historical researcher of WW2, Interviewed Bronislaw Urbanski's partner 'Teddy' an Cichociemni and MI6 Agent during WW2 in the early 1980s. Studied History (college major) & Historical Research at University of Liverpool (England) Graduated 1996

• Chris Wroblewski, co‑author with Barnard of ‘Sabotage!’ (Grub Street, 2023), whose work affirms the book’s conclusions and dismantles all rival theories. Acclaims the authors works and father's involvement, ruling out everything else known.

• Garth Barnard — WWII air crash investigator whose independent research supports Urbanski’s findings. Producer of ‘Sikorski’s Last Flight’ 2015 & co-author of ‘Sabotage!’ 2023

• Professor Peter Zablocki — American–Polish historian, author of ‘The Death of General Sikorski’ (2024), whose work aligns with Urbanski’s proof. Even though Peter did not have the current version of the book that now contains the proof photograph of Bronislaw next to Sikorski’s body.

• Professor Norman Davies — legendary historian, who includes Urbanski’s conclusion in ‘Plus Ultra’ (2024, Polish edition).

• Poland's IPN Chief Prosecutor — investigation has been ALREADY ACTIONED on 2nd July 2025 Case No has been issued. But it remains to be seen as the IPN are procrastinating as they know the outcome won't favor Poland. We shall see it's a long process past 2027.

• WW2 Zbigniew Szubanski Boss of most elite killing squad Unit 993/W "Wapiennik" - Boss 'Clive' Zbigniew 'Peter' Szubanski - recognized and paid respect to the Urbanski family for his most elite assassin 1968.
   

    These respected voices join a growing chorus of military analysts, eyewitness accounts, and declassified documents—all converging on the same irrefutable truth !!

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New Recent Discoveries by the author:

• The Sikorski Coffin Photograph: The discovery of archival film—and specifically a still photograph extracted from it—depicting the body of General Władysław Sikorski in his coffin upon its return to England.

• The Christine Granville Connection: The relationship between Bronisław and Special Operations Executive (SOE) agent Christine Granville (born Maria 'Krystyna' Skarbek, 1908) was more complex than previously understood. 

• The man who actually sent the secret signal to Bronislaw is now revealed. The man who launched him into action is now believed to have been discovered.

• That Bronislaw was UNIT 993/W "Wapiennik" best assassin, the main man. As Zbigniew 'Peter' Szubanski's (p.s. 'Clive') his top assassin. As told directly to this very author.

 

*** IPN Re-Investigation:

General Władysław Sikorski (1943) ***

Status: Criminal Assassination by Sabotage 2025

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The 81-year-old mystery of the Gibraltar crash has reached a historic legal turning point. Following the submission of landmark evidence by author Peter Urbański, the Polish government has officially reclassified the death of General Władysław Sikorski as criminal assassination by sabotage.
 

Current Legal Framework

• Formal Re-Opening: Since July 2, 2025, the Institute of National Remembrance (IPN) has transitioned this case from historical research to an active criminal proceeding.

• Jurisdiction: Directed by the IPN Chief Prosecutor (Commission for the Prosecution of Crimes against the Polish Nation).

• International Cooperation: The investigation is governed by Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) protocols between Poland and Australia.

• Australian Involvement: The International Crime Cooperation Central Authority (ICCCA), under the Australian Attorney-General’s Department, is facilitating formal evidence collection and witness statements.
   

Key Evidence & Role of Peter Urbański

• Primary Witness: Peter Urbański provided the "smoking gun" photographs and digital archives that triggered the inquiry.

• Verified Archive: Evidence includes forensic scans and testimony linking the life of Bronisław Urbański to the 1943 sabotage and the historical origins of the James Bond figure.

• Timeline: Due to the complexity of the forensic evidence, the investigation is projected to continue through 2027–2028.
  
  A MEDIA PRESS KIT IS ON THIS SITE FOR THOSE WHO CONTACT THIS AUTHOR FOR ACCESS (P/Word Protected) CONTAINS ELEMENTS NECESSARY SUCH AS CASE NO AND AUSTRALIAN DETAILS. USE CONTACT US FORM. For permission access.

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“The truth they said could never be proven.”

 

    This is more than history. It is the personal, unflinching testimony of the only man entrusted with the secret for decades—now revealed to the world.

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​​The Evidence That Rewrites History

    Drawing on his father’s 1984 confession, top‑level intelligence files, crash‑site analysis, and never‑before‑seen photographs placing Bronisław Urbanski in Sikorski’s Gibraltar security detail, To Live Well Is to Hide Well dismantles eight decades of speculation.

It reveals precisely not guesswork at all:

• How the sabotage was engineered—and the role of the operative who gave the final signal.

• Why political alliances, wartime betrayals, and high‑level complicity ensured the truth stayed buried.

• The hidden life of the man whose espionage skills inspired Ian Fleming in creating James Bond.
   

A Historic Revelation, told by the Only Person Who Could -His living son that 'he only told the story to' acclaimed author and historian Peter Urbanski.​

    This is more than history. It is the personal, unflinching testimony of the son entrusted to keep silent for over 35 years, now revealing the truth the world was never meant to know.

- Read the book. Examine the proof. Decide for yourself.

 

    Buy To Live Well Is to Hide Well — also available with exclusive archival material, podcasts, and video access.

And meet the Legend that really existed, it will blow your mind!