A Question of Honor

A Question of Honor
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Publisher : Vintage
Total Pages : 514
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780307424501
ISBN-13 : 0307424502
Rating : 4/5 (01 Downloads)

Synopsis A Question of Honor by : Lynne Olson

A Question of Honor is the gripping, little-known story of the refugee Polish pilots who joined the RAF and played an essential role in saving Britain from the Nazis, only to be betrayed by the Allies after the war. After Poland fell to the Nazis, thousands of Polish pilots, soldiers, and sailors escaped to England. Devoted to liberating their homeland, some would form the RAF’s 303 squadron, known as the Kosciuszko Squadron, after the elite unit in which many had flown back home. Their thrilling exploits and fearless flying made them celebrities in Britain, where they were “adopted” by socialites and seduced by countless women, even as they yearned for news from home. During the Battle of Britain, they downed more German aircraft than any other squadron, but in a stunning twist at the war’s end, the Allies rewarded their valor by abandoning Poland to Joseph Stalin. This moving, fascinating book uncovers a crucial forgotten chapter in World War II–and Polish–history.

Kosciuszko, We Are Here!

Kosciuszko, We Are Here!
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Publisher : McFarland
Total Pages : 260
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781476631257
ISBN-13 : 1476631255
Rating : 4/5 (57 Downloads)

Synopsis Kosciuszko, We Are Here! by : Janusz Cisek

Poland was in ruins after World War I. The fighting front had rolled through some areas more than seven different times, and the result was the almost complete destruction of the roads, railways, bridges, water systems, and power plants. The government was based mainly on civil servants of Polish descent who remained on the job after the fall of Germany, Russia, and Austria-Hungary. Even after Poland regained her independence in 1918, the borders were not yet defined and the nation was vulnerable to continued threats from Germany and Russia. This work presents the story of the Kosciuszko Squadron, a small group of American flyers that formed without the support of the State Department and the American Expeditionary Force in Europe, to defend Poland from the Bolshevik armies and to prevent the communist revolution in Russia from uniting with a Germany frustrated by provisions of the Treaty of Versaille. The book covers the events leading up to the formation of the squadron and the first efforts to enlist American military help for Poland in 1918. It explores why that small group of Americans felt compelled to fight for Poland and what they knew about who and what they were fighting for and against, and discusses the people, events, and issues that figured prominently in the war. The Squadron was named, of course, in honor of Tadeusz Kosciuszko, who famously came from Poland in 1776 to join the Colonial forces fighting the War of Independence from Britain.

Kościuszko Squadron

Kościuszko Squadron
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 96
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ISBN-10 : WISC:89097211023
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (23 Downloads)

Synopsis Kościuszko Squadron by : Tomasz Jan Kopański

Beretter om frivillige amerikanske piloters indsats i polsk tjeneste i perioden 1919-1921 under Polens krig mod bolsjevikkerne.

Flight of Eagles

Flight of Eagles
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 281
Release :
ISBN-10 : OCLC:837542016
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (16 Downloads)

Synopsis Flight of Eagles by :

303 Squadron

303 Squadron
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 0
Release :
ISBN-10 : 1607720051
ISBN-13 : 9781607720058
Rating : 4/5 (51 Downloads)

Synopsis 303 Squadron by : Arkady Fiedler

Summer of 1940 and the Battle of Britain -- the darkest days of WWII. England stood alone, fighting for its life against the powerful German war machine. The celebrated squadron of Polish fighter pilots whose superb skill in the air helped save England during its most desperate hours -- lionized by the British press, congratulated by the King, ador

Remembrance

Remembrance
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Publisher : AuthorHouse
Total Pages : 429
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781420881196
ISBN-13 : 1420881191
Rating : 4/5 (96 Downloads)

Synopsis Remembrance by : Charles Casimer Krawczyk

This book is given by the Holy Spirit from the Godhead and His throne room for whosoever. If you the reader want to find out how God wants you to conduct yourself in revival, then this is the book for you. Other mentions in the Bible are expounded upon such as the offices of the Priest, Prophet, and King. Also, since this is His revival, he warns about not doing things His way. God wants to encourage each person to go out and save souls! This book is instructive on how God is working in revival. It is timely. The reader will find the book as a guide for direction, instruction, and encouragement as well as goad each reader and inspire them. It will confirm what God has said throughout His Word, and there is ample warning for those who disregard His counsel. Also, there is comfort. Again - for those who ignore the contents of this book, there is correction. All the credit, honor, and glory go to God. Please do not ascribe and of these to me. I am just the scribe and a servant who delights in watching God work. Gear up your faith and challenge yourself to go to work for the Lord Jesus. I am called and work in several of the five fold offices. And, also, I am a member of a respected ministry association and ordained by them.

The Murrow Boys

The Murrow Boys
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Publisher : Thomas Allen Publishers
Total Pages : 478
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0395680840
ISBN-13 : 9780395680841
Rating : 4/5 (40 Downloads)

Synopsis The Murrow Boys by : Stanley Cloud

Smith - invented the craft of radio reporting as they went along, winning the hearts of Americans.

No Greater Ally

No Greater Ally
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 273
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781780962221
ISBN-13 : 1780962223
Rating : 4/5 (21 Downloads)

Synopsis No Greater Ally by : Kenneth K. Koskodan

An in-depth history of the Polish soldiers who served in World War 2, with previously unpublished first-hand accounts and rare photographs. There is a chapter of World War II history that remains largely untold; the monumental struggles of an entire nation have been forgotten, and even intentionally obscured. This book gives a full overview of Poland's participation in World War II. Following their valiant but doomed defence of Poland in 1939, members of the Polish armed forces fought with the Allies wherever and however they could. Full of previously unpublished accounts, and rare photographs, this title provides a detailed analysis of the devastation the war brought to Poland, and the final betrayal when, having fought for freedom for six long years, Poland was handed to the Soviet Union.

303 (Polish) Squadron

303 (Polish) Squadron
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 354
Release :
ISBN-10 : 1906592039
ISBN-13 : 9781906592035
Rating : 4/5 (39 Downloads)

Synopsis 303 (Polish) Squadron by : Richard King

303 (Polish) Squadron, RAF, was to emerge as the RAF's top-scoring unit of the Battle of Britain. This book tells its story during that fateful summer of 1940.

Freedom's Daughters

Freedom's Daughters
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 472
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780684850122
ISBN-13 : 0684850125
Rating : 4/5 (22 Downloads)

Synopsis Freedom's Daughters by : Lynne Olson

Provides portraits and cameos of over sixty women who were influential in the Civil Rights Movement, and argues that the political activity of women has been the driving force in major reform movements throughout history.