Nie samą służbą wojsko żyje – garnizon wadowicki w życiu społecznym miasta i regionu w ostatnim półroczu przed wybuchem II wojny światowej

The Article, based on documented sources stored in the Central Military Archives in Warsaw-Rembertów, presents some of the non-military, socio-cultural aspects of the functioning garrison in Wadowice. The article also shows how the events of the army and town are linked with each other. These events are divided into several categories: national, religious, sporting, cultural, social, social assistance and social attitudes and activities of the individual and community. This presentation enables us to notice the significance and the range of activities of the people in uniforms in everyday life of a small town. It also shows their influence on stimulation of various activities of civil society.