Silesian Military District (Polish: Śląski Okręg Wojskowy) was one of two remaining military districts in Poland, the other being the Pomeranian Military District. Both were disbanded by the end of 2011. Its headquarters was in Wrocław
Its history dates back to the aftermath of World War II, when Military District Silesia (Okręg Wojskowy Śląsk) was formed in 1945.
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