Special Operations Executive: Polish Section: The Death of the Second Polish Rep

Description: Special Operations Executive: Polish Section by Wielaw Rogalski Estimated delivery 4-14 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description This work ascertains the value of SOE assistance provided to the Second Polish Republic during the Second World War. It considers the training of Polish Special Forces in Britain by SOE and their subsequent parachuting deep behind enemy lines. Publisher Description This work ascertains the value of SOE assistance provided to the Second Polish Republic during the Second World War. It considers the training of Polish Special Forces in Britain by SOE and their subsequent parachuting deep behind enemy lines. The aim of this work is to ascertain the ultimate effectiveness of SOE assistance provided to the Second Polish Republic during the Second World War. The first chapter examines early contacts made between British and Polish military authorities following the signing of the pact of mutual assistance between the two countries in 1939. The second chapter analyses certain issues pertaining to the Polish forces prior to the opening of conflict, namely the shortages of modern equipment, military know-how and the design of the defence plan. Chapter three looks at the Polish defense war, its failure and the consequences of defeat. The narrative then follows the retreat of the Polish Government together with remnants of the Polish forces to France and then to Britain. This is followed by a study of the nascence of the underground resistance movement in the occupied country. The subsequent chapter looks at the origin of SOE and the establishment of SOE Polish Section, focusing on the unique relationship that developed between the Poles and the Polish Section. It considers the training of Polish Special Forces in Britain by SOE and their subsequent parachuting deep behind enemy lines in Poland. The analysis also considers the difficulties surrounding the establishment of an air bridge between the West and occupied Poland and how ensuing problems were solved. The mood in the narrative alters when the Soviet Union changes sides in the war and joins the western allies after Operation Barbarossa. This precipitated a significant adjustment in the relationship between the Polish Section (and Churchill) and the Poles. The difficulty being Moscows policy to dismantle the Second Republic in favor of a communist Peoples Republic of Poland after the war. The conundrum for London was how to continue championing the authorities of the Second Republic exiled in London, while at the same time supporting the Soviet campaign on the eastern front. As the war progressed, Britain could not bring itself to antagonise Moscow and risk the loss of the Red Armys fire-power, which resulted in the dismantling of the Second Republic Of Poland in favor of a Peoples Republic. AUTHOR: Wieslaw Rogalski was born in England in 1950. His parents came to Britain as members of the Polish Allied Forces under British Command. Wieslaw studied the history of curriculum development projects at London University and was awarded a higher degree for this work. In 2012 he co-directed a National Lottery Project dedicated to the displaced Polish Army which had been resettled in Britain. His interests include the history of the Second World War, Polish history and culture and exiled Polish Forces in the west. He also presents talks on Polish resettlement in Britain to history societies in southern England. Wieslaw plays an active role in supporting Polish veterans all over the world and is the Vice-Chairman of the 3rd Carpathian Infantry Division Ex-Servicemen Association. 5 b/w illustrations, 6 b/w photos, 35 maps, 1 diagram Author Biography Wieslaw Rogalski was born in England in 1950. His parents came to Britain as members of the Polish Allied Forces under British Command. Wieslaw studied the history of curriculum development projects at London University and was awarded a higher degree for this work. In 2012 he co-directed a National Lottery Project dedicated to the displaced Polish Army which had been resettled in Britain. His interests include the history of the Second World War, Polish history and culture and exiled Polish Forces in the west. He also presents talks on Polish resettlement in Britain to history societies in southern England. Wieslaw plays an active role in supporting Polish veterans all over the world and is the Vice-Chairman of the 3rd Carpathian Infantry Division Ex-Servicemen Association. Details ISBN 1915113741 ISBN-13 9781915113740 Title Special Operations Executive: Polish Section Author Wielaw Rogalski Format Paperback Year 2022 Pages 25 Publisher Helion & Company GE_Item_ID:139196492; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. 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