Black Devils' March - A Doomed Odyssey
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Black Devils' March - A Doomed Odyssey

The 1st Polish Armoured Division 1939-1945

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Black Devils' March - A Doomed Odyssey

The 1st Polish Armoured Division 1939-1945

About this book

The Black Devils March is an account of how the 1st (and only) Polish Armoured Division in the West under the leadership of General Stanislaw Maczek, arose out of the ashes of defeat and while attempting to avoid the internal politics of the Polish Government in Exile, was able to return to Europe in August 1944 on the side of the Western Allies. In Europe the Division achieved glory, honor and victory but was unable to liberate Poland owing to the politics of the post-war settlement in Europe.The account of the formation and combat service of the Division is fully researched from Polish, English and German sources, and includes training in Scotland, the unit's sharp introduction to warfare in the Normandy bocage, the Falaise Gap and Hill 262, the advance into Belgium and Holland, and final victory on German soil. The text is supported by nearly 100 photographs (many previously unpublished), maps, and detailed appendices, including a list of the Division's medal recipients. In addition, there are four pages of outstanding color profiles showing the camouflage and markings of the unit's tanks and other vehicles.The politics of the Polish Army are examined as well as the historical legacy of the Polish soldier in exile. Much of the book was researched from hard-to-find Polish sources. The text is supported by 4 pages of color AFV profiles, nearly 100 photographs (many previously unpublished), maps and appendices.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Preface
  6. 1. Origins
  7. 2. From Scotland to Normandy
  8. 3. The Lessons of War (8–13 August 1944)
  9. 4. On to Falaise
  10. 5. Maczuga – Hill 262
  11. 6. After Normandy
  12. 7. The Chase – Northern France
  13. 8. On to Belgium
  14. 9. The Dutch Campaign
  15. 10. The Final Round – Victory?
  16. APPENDIX I: Order of Battle, Polish 1st Armoured Division, August 1944
  17. APPENDIX II: Medal Recipients
  18. Notes
  19. Bibliography
  20. eBooks Published by Helion & Company