TAILOR, GENDARME AND PARATROOPER. THREE STORIES ABOUT CZECH COLLABORATORS

Discover the shocking stories of three figures whose fates intertwined in the dark period of World War II. Buhuslav Bušta, Oskar Felkl and Karel Čurda – a tailor, a gendarme and a paratrooper who chose the path of collaboration. Their decisions, motivated by greed and avoiding punishment, led to the suffering of many innocent people. Immerse yourself in a story of betrayal, confidentiality and consequences that continue to spark controversy.

• Engaging narrative based on facts and archival documents.
• In-depth analysis of the motives of collaborators.
• Psychological portrait of people placed in extreme situations.
• Historical testimony about the dark chapters of the past.
• Inspiration for reflection on moral choices in times of trial.
• A book for lovers of World War II history and non-fiction literature.

„Tailor, Gendarme and Paratrooper” is a moving book by Miloš Doležal, a Czech journalist and writer who portrays the fates of three Czech collaborators with extraordinary precision and sensitivity. Instead of judging, the author tries to understand the motives that drove Buhuslav Bušta, Oskar Felkl and Karel Čurda. What circumstances led them to betray their own nation? How does a person react in extreme situations? What are the consequences of collaborating with the enemy? These are the questions Doležal seeks answers to, leading the reader through a labyrinth of human choices and moral dilemmas.

The book is based on witness statements, preserved documents and archival materials, which adds to its authenticity and credibility. Doležal does not avoid difficult topics, showing the brutal reality of occupied Czechoslovakia and the consequences of collaboration. His work is not only a historical account, but also a deep reflection on the nature of man and his capacity for evil.

Miloš Doležal is a Czech poet, journalist, radio editor and writer. His poems, stories and columns have been translated into many languages and also published in Polish. In his literary and radio activities, he returns to topics related to the period of World War II and communist times. In the book Tailor, Gendarme and Paratrooper Doležal leads us in the footsteps of the heroes of his stories, based on witness statements, preserved documents and archival materials. Length: 1744 characters