Description: A Captain's Portrait by Adam J. Koch Born in 1901 Witold Pilecki is best known as a Polish Cavalry officer, WWII Polish Underground intelligence operative and resistance leader.In 1940, as the evil of the Nazi regime intensified, he volunteered for a mission which required getting himself imprisoned in the German concentration camp of Auschwitz to gather intelligence and expose its horrors to the world. In captivity he organised resistance and brought comfort to other prisoners.As the world grows in its awareness of the heroic life of Witold Pilecki we can see clearly why he can be rightly considered one of the greatestheroes of World War II, and indeed, the entire twentieth century.This extensively researched account of Wiltold Pileckis life shares with us a story of great adventure, selflessness and virtue, one thatcannot help but to inspire and enthral us. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Adam Koch was born in Zary Poland in 1949. From 1966 to 1971 he studied at the Warsaw School of Economics. In 1988, just thirteen months before the end of the Communist rule in Poland, he had to leave his country of birth. In Australia he has worked as an academic, teaching and publishing extensively in the field of international business and strategic management . From 1997 Adam has been an entry into the Marquis Who is Who in the World. He lives in Melbourne, Australia, with his wife Krystyna. Details ISBN1922589020 Short Title A Captains Portrait Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 1922589020 ISBN-13 9781922589026 Format Paperback Pages 448 Publisher Freedom Publishing Books Publication Date 2021-03-05 UK Release Date 2021-03-05 Author Adam J. Koch Imprint Freedom Publishing Books Subtitle Witold Pilecki - Martyr for Truth 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! TheNile_Item_ID:131496997;
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ISBN-13: 9781922589026
Book Title: A Captain's Portrait: Witold Pilecki-Martyr for Truth
Item Height: 234mm
Item Width: 156mm
Author: Adam J Koch
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Topic: History
Publisher: Freedom Publishing Books
Publication Year: 2021
Type: Textbook
Genre: Biographies & True Stories
Item Weight: 562g
Number of Pages: 448 Pages