A richly illustrated two-volume study of the uniforms, weapons and organisation of the Greater Poland Army during the Greater Poland Uprising and the Polish-Soviet War, 1918–1920.
Uniforms and Weapons of the Greater Poland Army 1918–1920
Complete 2-Volume Set
This two-volume set presents a comprehensive reconstruction of the uniforms, weapons, equipment and organisation of the Greater Poland Army during the years 1918–1920, one of the most important formations in the reborn Polish Armed Forces.
Formed during and after the successful Greater Poland Uprising, the Greater Poland Army developed its own distinctive identity, reflected in its uniforms, insignia, equipment and military traditions. Unlike many other Polish formations of the period, its soldiers were largely equipped with German weapons and equipment inherited from the former Prussian Army, creating a unique appearance that distinguished them from troops in other regions of Poland.
The first volume explores the origins, course and consequences of the Greater Poland Uprising and examines the uniforms, weapons and equipment used by insurgents and soldiers. The second volume expands the study with additional military formations and services, including cavalry, transport units, communications troops, armoured train personnel, aviation, medical services and command staff.
Both books combine historical research with detailed full-colour reconstruction plates based on archival documents, photographs, period regulations, museum collections and contemporary accounts. Together they provide one of the most complete visual studies of the Greater Poland Army and its role in the struggle for Polish independence.
The set includes:
• Uniforms and Weapons of the Greater Poland Army 1918–1920 – Volume 1
• Uniforms and Weapons of the Greater Poland Army 1918–1920 – Volume 2
The books cover:
• The Greater Poland Uprising of 1918–1919
• Formation of the Greater Poland Army
• Uniforms and insignia of Greater Poland troops
• German weapons and military equipment in Polish service
• Infantry, cavalry and artillery formations
• Aviation and armoured train personnel
• Communications, transport and support units
• Full-colour reconstruction plates based on historical sources
Details
• Publisher: Wydawnictwo Miejskie Posnania
• Language: Polish
• Years of publication: 2012–2014
• Cover: Semi-rigid paperback
• Total pages: 214 pages
• Illustrations: 85 full-page colour plates, numerous historical photographs and source materials
• Dimensions: 20 × 28 cm each
• Weight: 0.95 kg
Condition
• Brand new.
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About Army Library
Army Library specializes primarily in books related to the Polish Armed Forces, including weaponry, equipment, uniforms, military vehicles, aircraft, and warships, with a particular focus on the World War II period.
We also offer a carefully selected range of specialist historical books and documentary albums dedicated to Nazi German concentration and extermination camps located in occupied Poland.