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First to Fight: The Polish War 1939 A new and definitive account of the German invasion of Poland that initiated WWII in 1939, written by a historian at the height of his abilities. `Deeply researched, very well-written... This book will be the standard work on the subject for many years to come` - Andrew Roberts, author of Churchill: Walking with Destiny The Polish campaign is the forgotten story of the Second World War. The war began on 1 September 1939, when German tanks, trucks and infantry crossed the Polish border, and the Luftwaffe began bombing Poland`s towns and cities. The Polish army fought bravely but could not withstand the concentrated attack. When the Red Army invaded from the east, the country`s fate was sealed. This is the first history of the Polish war for almost half a century. Drawing on letters, memoirs and diaries from all sides, Roger Moorhouse`s dramatic account of the military events is entwined with a human story of courage and suffering, and a dark tale of diplomatic betrayal. `Important... Moorhouse has a wonderful knack for reminding us about the parts of the Second World War that we are in danger of forgetting` Dan Snow ** Shortlisted for the Duke of Wellington Medal for Military History 2020 ** Autor: Roger Moorhouse Wydawnictwo: Vintage Rok wydania: 2020 Okładka: miękka Liczba stron: 368 Wymiary: 20 x 13 x 2.5 cm Język: Angielski ISBN: 9781784706241