The Polish army in 1939
By: by Vincent W. Rospond
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 171
ISBN-13: 9780990364948
Subjects: Poland. Wojsko Polskie; Military History; Poland; Campaigns; World War, 1939-1945; History; Armed Forces
Description: "The Polish Army in 1939 examines the September Campaign showing the background, organization and planning of the Army that faced the German and Soviet forces in the early days of World War II. Despite the short duration of the campaign, the Polish forces inflicted more casualties on the Germans then they would incur until mid-1940. The equipment and vehicles used to defend Poland are show in detail with black and white and color photographs. In addition to a detailed order of battles there are short biographies of some of the key Polish commanders."--Back cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 160-163) and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Chronology; title: The Polish army, 1914-1939; title: Organization of Polish forces; title: Strategic planning and military doctrine; title: Strategic planning for war; title: September 1939; title: Uniforms and equipment; title: Armaments; title: Key battles; title: Polish order of battle and unit information.