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 victory but was unable to liberate Poland owing to the politics of the post-war settlement in Europe. The account of the formation ...
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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 victory but was unable to liberate Poland owing to the politics of the post-war settlement in Europe. The account of the formation and combat service of the Division is fully researched from Polish, English and German sources, and includes training in Scotland, the unit's sharp introduction to warfare in the Normandy bocage, the Falaise Gap and Hill 262, the advance into Belgium and Holland, and final victory on German soil. The text is supported by nearly 100 photographs (many previously unpublished), maps, and detailed appendices, including a list of the Division's medal recipients. In addition, there are four pages of outstanding color profiles showing the camouflage and markings of the unit's tanks and other vehicles. The politics of the Polish Army are examined as well as the historical legacy of the Polish soldier in exile. Much of the book was researched from hard-to-find Polish sources. The text is supported by 4 pages of color AFV profiles, nearly 100 photographs (many previously unpublished), maps and appendices.
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Mint in pictorial boards. World War II-General The 1st Polish Armoured Division, under the leadership of General Stanislaw Maczek, arose out of the ashes of the Polish defeat in 1939. It was able to return to Europe in August 1944 on the side of the Western Allies, achieving glory in the Normandy bocage, the Falaise Gap, Hill 262, the advance into Belgium and Holland, and final victory on German soil. Because of the politics of post-war Europe, it was unable to liberate Poland from the tyranny of the Soviet Union. The book is researched from Polish, English and German sources, and includes nearly 100 photographs (many previously unpublished), maps, and detailed appendices, including a list of medal recipients. UL-XXXXXX. Large format, 160pp, 94 photos, 9 maps.
Add this copy of The Black Devils' March: a Doomed Odyssey--the 1st to cart. $40.00, very good condition, Sold by Common Crow Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Pittsburgh, PA, UNITED STATES, published 2005 by Helion & Company.
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Near Fine. Illustrated printed cloth boards, quarto, 153pp., illustrated in b&w. Book has mild edgewear to boards, binding tight, text clean bright and unmarked. No DJ.
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