No Greater Ally

There is a chapter of World War II history that remains largely untold; the monumental struggles of an entire nation have been forgotten, and even intentionally obscured. Giving a full overview of Poland's participation in World War II. Following their valiant but doomed defence of Poland in 1939, members of the Polish armed forces fought with the Allies wherever and however they could. Full of previously unpublished accounts, and rare photographs, this title provides a detailed analysis of the devastation the war brought to Poland, and the final betrayal when, having fought for freedom for six long years, Poland was handed to the Soviet Union.

Ken Koskodan graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Communications. The emphasis of his degree was in Journalism, Advertising and Public Relations. Of Polish descent himself, he has researched Poland's participation in World War II for many years, and in the course of his research has interviewed many surviving veterans. This is his first book. The author lives in Detroit, MI.

Acknowledgements Introduction 1 The Dawn of Darkness: Prelude to World War II 2 French Misfortunes: The Phony War and the Defense of France 3 Everything Was in Secret: The Underground War 4 On Wings of Eagles: The Polish Air Force 5 Warriors from a Wasteland: The Birth of the Polish 2nd Corps 6 A Bloody Job Well Done: 1st Armored Division 7 A Bridge Not Far Enough: The 1st Polish Independent Parachute Brigade 8 Poles Under Soviet Command: Berling's Army 9 Glory and Heartbreak: The Warsaw Uprising, 1944 10 For your Freedom: A Costly Victory for Poland Notes Further Reading Index