POLISH ARMY IN FRANCE 1939-1940 - JANUSZ ZUZIAK

Discover the fascinating story of the reconstruction of the Polish Army in France in 1939-1940. Janusz Zuziak's book is a detailed analysis of the events that took place during the difficult period of World War II. Learn about the behind-the-scenes of troop formation, their training, and participation in the battles for France.

• Detailed analysis of the reconstruction of the Polish Army in France
• Political background of France's support for General Władysław Sikorski
• Process of organizing and training WP units
• Problems with equipment and armament
• Participation in the battles of Narvik, actions of the 1st Grenadier Division and other units
• Evacuation to the British Isles after the defeat
• IPN edition - guarantee of reliability and high quality

Janusz Zuziak's book is not only a dry record of facts, but also a captivating story about people who, in the face of tragedy, did not give up and took up the fight for freedom. The author describes with extraordinary precision the process of rebuilding the supreme civil and military authorities and the ranks of the Polish Army in France in the autumn of 1939. We will learn about the confidential efforts of France to support the takeover of power by General Władysław Sikorski, the legal basis for the reconstruction of the authorities and the army in the territory of the ally, the organizational and mobilization possibilities, the process of organizing and training the emerging WP units, as well as the problems with their equipment and armament, and finally the combat operations in defense of France in the spring of 1940.

Important threads include the participation of the Independent Podhale Rifle Brigade in the Battle of Narvik, the combat operations of the 1st Grenadier Division, the 2nd Rifle Division, the 10th Armored Cavalry Brigade, anti-tank units, the Navy and the Polish Air Force, as well as the course of the evacuation to the British Isles after the defeat by the German army. This is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of World War II and the fate of Poles in this difficult period.

The book was published by the Institute of National Remembrance (IPN), which guarantees its high substantive level and reliability. IPN is a renowned scientific institution dealing with the research and dissemination of knowledge about the history of Poland in the 20th century. IPN publications are characterized by editorial diligence and attention to detail, which makes them a valuable source of knowledge for historians, students and all history enthusiasts.

Technical data:

Pages: 360

Format: 204x147 mm

Year of publication: 2025

Publisher: IPN