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Robert Conquest
"This book presents us with one of the most disgraceful ethical horrors of World War II..."
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Sir John Keegan
"...one of the most shameful episodes of the Cold War."
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book sprang out at me like bandits from the sun.
Although I had some knowledge of Polish history and about Poles serving in British forces during WW2, this book opened up a whole new view of world of history for me. Superbly told, it tells of the struggles and hardships suffered by Polish military pilots (and their army/navy and resistance comrades)during WW2. Not only suffering the horror of the Nazi regime but also the equally anti-Polish Soviets, these brave people served with courage and honour to assist allies who treated them with distain, disinterest and finally betrayal.
The authors explore the history of Poland and the broader history of the Inter-war period which led to Poland making such enemies as Hitler and Stalin, as well as the place of the Kosciuszko squadron in Poland's wider war, in North Africa, Europe, Russia and in Poland. Most readers will find this in itself an amazing read and an informative one.
The book shows how the Allied forces treated battle-served veterans in a patronising manner, considering them unfit to serve... until they needed them. This was when they showed their true worth and became recognised for the professionals and heroes they were. However, political winds blew both hot and cold and as the Allies prostrated themselves to appease a ruthless Stalin, the Poles became the sacrifice.
The details of Roosevelt and Churchill's incompetence and betrayal will make many readers seeth with indignation, while the tales of heroism from the Polish fighters will arouse strong feelings of admiration, particularly when we consider how they continued to fight bravely and loyally for allies who they knew had sold them to Stalin. However, the book also warmly describes the loyalty and comradeship of the Poles and those who served alongside them and became staunch admirers. there are also some amusing moments which show the humanity of the situation as well as the sobriety.
This is probably the best history book I've ever read. It not only superbly tells a story long overdue but it also shows us clearly how the history many of us have been force-fed, and which is still used to inspire us today, is false. In doing so it gives us warning about the dangers of spin and realpolitik in foreign affairs; stuff we would do well to consider in our current times.
Although I had some knowledge of Polish history and about Poles serving in British forces during WW2, this book opened up a whole new view of world of history for me. Superbly told, it tells of the struggles and hardships suffered by Polish military pilots (and their army/navy and resistance comrades)during WW2. Not only suffering the horror of the Nazi regime but also the equally anti-Polish Soviets, these brave people served with courage and honour to assist allies who treated them with distain, disinterest and finally betrayal.
The authors explore the history of Poland and the broader history of the Inter-war period which led to Poland making such enemies as Hitler and Stalin, as well as the place of the Kosciuszko squadron in Poland's wider war, in North Africa, Europe, Russia and in Poland. Most readers will find this in itself an amazing read and an informative one.
The book shows how the Allied forces treated battle-served veterans in a patronising manner, considering them unfit to serve... until they needed them. This was when they showed their true worth and became recognised for the professionals and heroes they were. However, political winds blew both hot and cold and as the Allies prostrated themselves to appease a ruthless Stalin, the Poles became the sacrifice.
The details of Roosevelt and Churchill's incompetence and betrayal will make many readers seeth with indignation, while the tales of heroism from the Polish fighters will arouse strong feelings of admiration, particularly when we consider how they continued to fight bravely and loyally for allies who they knew had sold them to Stalin. However, the book also warmly describes the loyalty and comradeship of the Poles and those who served alongside them and became staunch admirers. there are also some amusing moments which show the humanity of the situation as well as the sobriety.
This is probably the best history book I've ever read. It not only superbly tells a story long overdue but it also shows us clearly how the history many of us have been force-fed, and which is still used to inspire us today, is false. In doing so it gives us warning about the dangers of spin and realpolitik in foreign affairs; stuff we would do well to consider in our current times.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is absolutely and defnitly one if the best books i've ever read. After reading the first page you won't close the book till the last page. It covers the whole subject about Polish pilots, why duid they fight, what happened to them during and after world war two. This is a not so well known subject, but if you're interested by foreign pilots in RAF, try this absolutely.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I found this to be a fascinating book that was difficult to put down. If you want to know about real heroes and heroism, just read this book.
The writing is sensitive and informative and gives an insight into the anguish and suffering that the subjects endured. Above all, the events described and the recollections of the various participants are both incredible and inspiring. The authors' style is measured and simple and this lends itself well to the unimaginable bravery and heroism being described, under the most difficult circumstances.
I'd like to express my thanks to the authors for making this important record of history so accessible, and reminding us of what actually happened behind the official account of events.
The writing is sensitive and informative and gives an insight into the anguish and suffering that the subjects endured. Above all, the events described and the recollections of the various participants are both incredible and inspiring. The authors' style is measured and simple and this lends itself well to the unimaginable bravery and heroism being described, under the most difficult circumstances.
I'd like to express my thanks to the authors for making this important record of history so accessible, and reminding us of what actually happened behind the official account of events.
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A piece of forgotten history that is worth recalling.
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Well written and easy reading.Explains a few puzzling events.
Published on 29 April 2009 by Stephen O.
Censorship or incompetence?
Having taken the time and trouble to write a review of this book, which I incidentally found excellent, I would have appreciated the common courtesy, of having that review posted. Read more
Published on 26 Oct 2006 by Ambient silence
Awesome
Very readable, a must for any England-born Polish descendants who are sick of going through life hearing ignorant claims of how England saved Poland and won the war. Read more
Published on 14 Dec 2005
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I have read many books in my life, but quite frankly this is the best one I ever read. It shook my heart and my brain. Read more
Published on 10 Jun 2005 by S. Zurek
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This book makes the difference of what you learned in school, heard from veterans and your relatives. Read more
Published on 13 Jan 2005 by Ralf Schramm
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