Gnys, Stefan
First Kills
- ISBN 13:
- 9781612005560
- author:
- Gnys, Stefan
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Casemate Publishers
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 25.4 x 17.8 centimetres (0.83 kg
- Genre:
- Biography, Military, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 15 working days
Description
Władysław Gnyś, a Polish fighter pilot, is credited with shooting down the first two German aircraft of World War II on September 1, 1939. His remarkable story begins in rural Poland and spans his time flying with three Allied air forces during the war. Gnyś's life took a dramatic turn when he was shot down over France in 1944, but he escaped and was taken prisoner. Fifty years later, in 1989, he met his former adversary, Frank Neubert, and the two men reconciled, symbolizing a newfound friendly coexistence between Poland and Germany. This biography, written by his son Stefan, tells the story of Wladek Gnyś's life, from his childhood to his heroic actions during World War II. The book is illustrated with photographs and drawings, providing a unique insight into Gnyś's life and experiences.
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