Cloud, Stanley

A Question of Honor: The Kosciuszko Squadron: Forgotten Heroes of World War II (Vintage)

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ISBN 13:
9780375726255
author:
Cloud, Stanley
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Vintage
language:
English
Publication Year:
2005
Pages:
512
Dimensions:
13.2 x 2.5 x 20.3 centimetres (0
Genre:
History - General History
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£15.92

Description

The story of the Kosciuszko Squadron is one of bravery and betrayal. In the aftermath of Poland's fall to the Nazis, thousands of Polish pilots, soldiers, and sailors fled to England, where they joined the RAF and played a crucial role in the Battle of Britain. Formed from a group of elite pilots who had previously flown for the Polish air force, the 303 squadron, also known as the Kosciuszko Squadron, became renowned for its daring exploits and fearless flying. Despite their heroism, the Allies ultimately abandoned Poland to Joseph Stalin at the war's end, leaving a lasting legacy of forgotten heroism. This book uncovers a crucial chapter in World War II and Polish history, shedding light on the little-known story of the refugee Polish pilots who risked everything to fight for their homeland. With their thrilling exploits and courageous flying, the Kosciuszko Squadron became celebrities in Britain, but their true story was left to fade into obscurity. A Question of Honor is a moving and fascinating account of a pivotal moment in history, revealing the complexities and contradictions of a war that shaped the world.

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