BUSES IN WARSAW 1920-1945

Discover the fascinating history of Warsaw's bus transport in the years 1920-1945. This richly illustrated book by Romuald Cieślak is a true journey through time, showing the development and evolution of city buses in the Polish capital. Get to know the bus models that traveled the streets of Warsaw in the interwar period and during World War II.

• Detailed description of all bus models operated in Warsaw
• Pioneering study of little-known facts from the history of vehicles
• Rich illustrations and documented information
• Economic history of the Second Polish Republic based on urban transport
• Technical data of Warsaw public transport vehicles
• Contemporary sources domestic and foreign
• Original publications from the press, companies and advertising from the era

Romuald Cieślak's book is a unique compendium of knowledge about the buses of Warsaw's public transport in the turbulent years 1920-1945. When collecting materials, the author reached for contemporary sources, both domestic and foreign, as well as original press, company and advertising publications from the era. As a result, the study is pioneering and brings closer many little-known facts from the history of Warsaw public transport vehicles, taking into account their basic technical data.

The book describes all models of city buses of brands operated in Warsaw in the interwar period and during World War II. These were vehicles of many brands, such as: Saurer, Benz-Gaggenau, Somua, Ursus, PZInż., Mercedes-Benz, Büssing, Henschel and Chevrolet. Each of these models is presented in detail, taking into account its technical characteristics and role in Warsaw's urban transport.

The book is intended for motoring enthusiasts interested in the history and technical characteristics of public transport vehicles in Warsaw in the interwar period, hobbyists and amateurs of vintage vehicles, and enthusiasts of the economic history of the Second Polish Republic. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge about the history of Warsaw's urban transport and learn about the fascinating stories of buses that traveled the streets of the capital in those years.

The publication of Wydawnictwa Komunikacji i Łączności guarantees high quality and reliability of information. The 248x201 mm format and 144 pages full of content and illustrations make the book not only valuable in terms of content, but also aesthetic and pleasant to read. The year of publication 2023 guarantees that you receive the latest and most up-to-date information on the history of Warsaw buses.