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First Polish Armoured Division 1938–47

A History

by Evan McGilvray, Janusz Jarzembowski ...

"If the Polish armed forces are of interest to you this title covering their distinguished service during World War II should appeal to many." — ArmoramaThe First Polish Armored Division was formed in Scotland in February 1942 from Polish exiles who had escaped first Poland and then France. Its commander, Stanislaw Maczek, and many of its men had previously served in Polish 10th Motorized Cavalry ... Read more

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"If the Polish armed forces are of interest to you this title covering their distinguished service during World War II should appeal to many." — ArmoramaThe First Polish Armored Division was formed in Scotland in February 1942 from Polish exiles who had escaped first Poland and then France. Its commander, Stanislaw Maczek, and many of its men had previously served in Polish 10th Motorized Cavalry
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A Military Government in Exile

The Polish Government in Exile 1939-1945, A Study of Discontent

by Evan McGilvray ...

Series series Helion Studies in Military History
This work examines the nature of the relationship between the British Government and the Polish Government-in-Exile, 1939-1945. The relationship was extremely difficult owing to the extremity of the time and the situations of the two governments. Before 1939 there had been little contact between Poland and Britain. Between 1939 and 1945, however, the two countries were joined in a common desire ... Read more

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This work examines the nature of the relationship between the British Government and the Polish Government-in-Exile, 1939-1945. The relationship was extremely difficult owing to the extremity of the time and the situations of the two governments. Before 1939 there had been little contact between Poland and Britain. Between 1939 and 1945, however, the two countries were joined in a common desire
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Field Marshal Claude Auchinleck

by Evan McGilvray ...

This military biography explores the life and service of a British Indian Army officer who served with distinction across both world wars.During the First World War, Field Marshal Claude Auchinleck was awarded a Distinguished Service Order for his efforts in Egypt and the Mesopotamian Campaign. Afterward, he aided the pacification of the Northwest Frontier, now Pakistan. In the Second World War he ... Read more

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This military biography explores the life and service of a British Indian Army officer who served with distinction across both world wars.During the First World War, Field Marshal Claude Auchinleck was awarded a Distinguished Service Order for his efforts in Egypt and the Mesopotamian Campaign. Afterward, he aided the pacification of the Northwest Frontier, now Pakistan. In the Second World War he
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General Wladyslaw Sikorski, 1881–1943

The Life and Controversial Death of Poland's Leader in Exile

by Evan McGilvray ...

General Władysław Sikorski, head of the wartime Polish Government and Commander-in-Chief, rebuilt the Polish Army in exile before his mysterious death in 1943.General Władysław Sikorski was the Head of the wartime Polish Government and Polish Commander-in-Chief, 1939-1943. Sikorski rose to prominence in Poland between 1910 and 1918 as part of the movement towards Polish independence, achieved in ... Read more

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General Władysław Sikorski, head of the wartime Polish Government and Commander-in-Chief, rebuilt the Polish Army in exile before his mysterious death in 1943.General Władysław Sikorski was the Head of the wartime Polish Government and Polish Commander-in-Chief, 1939-1943. Sikorski rose to prominence in Poland between 1910 and 1918 as part of the movement towards Polish independence, achieved in
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Anders' Army

General Wladyslaw Anders and the Polish Second Corps, 1941-46

by Evan McGilvray ...

Along with thousands of his compatriots, Wladyslaw Anders was imprisoned by the Soviets when they attacked Poland with their German allies in 1939. They endured terrible treatment until the German invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941 suddenly put Stalin in the Allied camp, after which they were evacuated to Iran and formed into the Polish Second Corps under Anders command.Once equipped and trained ... Read more

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Along with thousands of his compatriots, Wladyslaw Anders was imprisoned by the Soviets when they attacked Poland with their German allies in 1939. They endured terrible treatment until the German invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941 suddenly put Stalin in the Allied camp, after which they were evacuated to Iran and formed into the Polish Second Corps under Anders command.Once equipped and trained
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Marshal Pilsudski and his Wars for Polish Freedom

Poland's Conflicts with Ukraine, Lithuania and Soviet Russia

by Evan McGilvray ...

A study of Pilsudski’s leadership in securing Polish independence and his military campaigns, including the 1920 counterattack.Pilsudski was the leading proponent of armed Polish resistance to Tsarist Russian rule in the early years of the twentieth century. During the Russo-Japanese War he went to Japan to seek armed and funds for a Polish uprising. In WW1 he skilfully walked a perilous line. He ... Read more

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A study of Pilsudski’s leadership in securing Polish independence and his military campaigns, including the 1920 counterattack.Pilsudski was the leading proponent of armed Polish resistance to Tsarist Russian rule in the early years of the twentieth century. During the Russo-Japanese War he went to Japan to seek armed and funds for a Polish uprising. In WW1 he skilfully walked a perilous line. He
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Days of Adversity

The Warsaw Uprising 1944

by Evan McGilvray ...

This work is a reexamination of the decisions regarding the 1944 Warsaw Uprising made by the leadership of the underground Polish Army (AK), as well as the questionable attitudes of senior Polish commanders in exile in London. The questions raised are, was the uprising necessary and why was it so poorly conducted by a totally indifferent leadership?The challenge is made that the Polish leaders in ... Read more

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This work is a reexamination of the decisions regarding the 1944 Warsaw Uprising made by the leadership of the underground Polish Army (AK), as well as the questionable attitudes of senior Polish commanders in exile in London. The questions raised are, was the uprising necessary and why was it so poorly conducted by a totally indifferent leadership?The challenge is made that the Polish leaders in
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De Gaulle and Churchill

The Foundations of a Perplexing Franco-British Relationship, 1940–1946

by Evan McGilvray ...

De Gaulle and Churchill examines the tense and complicated relationship between General de Gaulle as leader of the Free French on the one hand and Winston Churchill and the British Government on the other. Evan McGilvray shows that De Gaulle was a career soldier, not a politician by any means, prior to 1940 but stepped into the leadership vacuum after the fall of France to provide a vital ... Read more

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De Gaulle and Churchill examines the tense and complicated relationship between General de Gaulle as leader of the Free French on the one hand and Winston Churchill and the British Government on the other. Evan McGilvray shows that De Gaulle was a career soldier, not a politician by any means, prior to 1940 but stepped into the leadership vacuum after the fall of France to provide a vital
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Black Devils' March - A Doomed Odyssey

The 1st Polish Armoured Division 1939-1945

by Evan McGilvray ...

The Black Devils March is an account of how the 1st (and only) Polish Armoured Division in the West under the leadership of General Stanislaw Maczek, arose out of the ashes of defeat and while attempting to avoid the internal politics of the Polish Government in Exile, was able to return to Europe in August 1944 on the side of the Western Allies. In Europe the Division achieved glory, honor and ... Read more

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The Black Devils March is an account of how the 1st (and only) Polish Armoured Division in the West under the leadership of General Stanislaw Maczek, arose out of the ashes of defeat and while attempting to avoid the internal politics of the Polish Government in Exile, was able to return to Europe in August 1944 on the side of the Western Allies. In Europe the Division achieved glory, honor and
... Read more
Poland and the Second World War, 1938–1948

by Evan McGilvray ...

A detailed chronicle of Poland's efforts during World War II from beginning to end, by the author of Narvik and the Allies.The invasion of Poland by German forces (quickly joined by their then-allies the Soviets) ignited the Second World War. Despite determined resistance, Poland was quickly conquered but Poles continued the struggle to the very last day of the war against Germany, resisting the ... Read more

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A detailed chronicle of Poland's efforts during World War II from beginning to end, by the author of Narvik and the Allies.The invasion of Poland by German forces (quickly joined by their then-allies the Soviets) ignited the Second World War. Despite determined resistance, Poland was quickly conquered but Poles continued the struggle to the very last day of the war against Germany, resisting the
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Hamilton & Gallipoli

British Command in an Age of Military Transformation

by Evan McGilvray ...

This is a study of Sir Ian Hamilton VCs command of the Gallipoli campaign. Appointed by Kitchener after the failure of the initial Allied naval offensive in the Dardanelles, Hamilton was to lead the ambitious amphibious landings that were intended to open the way to Constantinople. In the event, however, opportunities immediately after the landings were squandered and, in the face of unexpectedly ... Read more

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This is a study of Sir Ian Hamilton VCs command of the Gallipoli campaign. Appointed by Kitchener after the failure of the initial Allied naval offensive in the Dardanelles, Hamilton was to lead the ambitious amphibious landings that were intended to open the way to Constantinople. In the event, however, opportunities immediately after the landings were squandered and, in the face of unexpectedly
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Man of Steel and Honour: General Stanislaw Maczek

Soldier of Poland, Commander of the 1st Polish Armoured Division in North-West Europe 1944-45

by McGilvray, Evan ...

Series series Helion Studies in Military History
This is a biography of one of the most undervalued commanders of the Second World War, General Stanislaw Maczek, a soldier overlooked by most military historians in the West both because he was Polish and above politics. Unlike most Polish commanders he rocked no boats and after his service was complete in 1947 he retreated into relative obscurity. When he died at the age of 102 he had left a ... Read more

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This is a biography of one of the most undervalued commanders of the Second World War, General Stanislaw Maczek, a soldier overlooked by most military historians in the West both because he was Polish and above politics. Unlike most Polish commanders he rocked no boats and after his service was complete in 1947 he retreated into relative obscurity. When he died at the age of 102 he had left a
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