From Warsaw to Rome: General Anders' Exiled Polish Army in the Second World War

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE From Warsaw to Rome by Martin Williams Remarkable and little known account of the exiled Polish Armys release by Stalin to the Western Allies. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In May 1944, 40,000 Polish soldiers attacked and captured the hilltops of Monte Cassino, bringing to a close the largest, bloodiest battle fought by the western Allies in the Second World War. Days later the Allied armies marched into Rome seizing the first Axis capital. No-one in 1939 could have foreseen an entire Polish Corps engaged on the Italian Front. Most had been held prisoner in the USSR following Polands defeat and their release by Stalin was only achieved through the intense negotiations of British and Polish politicians generals, notably Sikorski and Anders,. The Polish Army was evacuated to Iran in 1942 and subsequently incorporated into the British Army as the Polish II Corps. Their ultimate post-war fate was shamefully ignored until too late. This book, which charts the extraordinary wartime story of the exiled Polish Army in the east, makes extensive use of undiscovered archive material. It reveals in depth the relations between the British and Polish General Staffs and the never ending hardships of the Polish soldiers. AUTHOR: Martin Williams was born in Plymouth and educated at the University of Gloucestershire graduating in Landscape Architecture. He has spent the last fifteen years at sea as a Deck Officer in the Merchant Navy where he lived and worked with a great variety of characters from around the world. The tales from the Polish crews inspired him to find out more concerning past relations between Britain and Poland. Upon uncovering aspects of the Polish II Corps he began to explore their history in depth, and this book is the culmination of nine years work. Author Biography Martin Williams was born in Plymouth and educated at the University of Gloucestershire graduating in Landscape Architecture. He has spent the last fifteen years at sea as a Deck Officer in the Merchant Navy where he lived and worked with a great variety of characters from around the world. The tales from the Polish crews inspired him to find out more concerning past relations between Britain and Poland. Upon uncovering aspects of the Polish II Corps he began to explore their history in depth, and this book is the culmination of nine years work. Details ISBN1473894883 Author Martin Williams Year 2017 ISBN-10 1473894883 ISBN-13 9781473894884 Format Hardcover Media Book Publisher Pen & Sword Books Ltd Imprint Pen & Sword Military Subtitle General Anders Exiled Polish Army in the Second World War Place of Publication South Yorkshire Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations 16 illustrations DEWEY 940.542138 Pages 276 Language English Publication Date 2017-07-01 UK Release Date 2017-07-01 AU Release Date 2017-07-01 NZ Release Date 2017-07-01 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:102431896;

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