A richly illustrated album dedicated to General Stanisław Maczek and the legendary 1st Polish Armoured Division fighting in Western Europe during World War II.

1st Polish Armored Division

General Stanisław Maczek was one of the most respected Polish armoured commanders of World War II. This richly illustrated album presents the history, combat operations, uniforms, weapons, equipment and traditions of the famous 1st Polish Armoured Division and its predecessor formations.

The book covers the September 1939 campaign, the fighting in France in 1940, the formation of the division in Great Britain, and its combat operations in France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany in 1944–1945.

Prepared in cooperation with the Polish Army Museum and Bellona Publishing, the publication contains texts by historians and museum specialists, accompanied by more than 400 archival photographs, museum exhibits, uniforms, badges, weapons and military equipment, including many previously unpublished images.

A valuable reference work for collectors, historians, reenactors and enthusiasts of Polish military history and Allied armoured warfare during WWII.

Details:

• Language: Polish
• Publisher: Bellona
• Year of publication: 2013
• Cover: Hardcover, laminated
• Pages: 216, richly illustrated, high-quality paper
• Dimensions: 22 × 30.5 cm
• Weight: 1.06 kg

Condition

• New condition
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Table of Contents

1. Lieutenant General Stanisław Maczek

2. 10th Cavalry Brigade in September 1939

3. Combat Actions of the 10th Armoured Cavalry Brigade in France, June 1940

4. Formation of the 1st Armoured Division

5. Combat Operations of the Polish 1st Armoured Division in 1944–1945

6. Colours and Guidons of the 1st Armoured Division

7. Uniforms and Equipment of the Soldiers of the 1st Armoured Division

8. Badges and Insignia of General Maczek’s Soldiers

9. Infantry Small Arms and Mortars of the 1st Armoured Division

10. Armoured Fist and More

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