General Wladyslaw Sikorski, 1881-1943 : The Life and Controversial Death of Poland's Leader in Exile.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

McGilvray, Evan.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

World War, 1939-1945.

Poland.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (249 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Pen and Sword 2024

Havertown : Pen & Sword Books Limited, 2024.

Summary:

This biography explores the life and controversial death of General Władysław Sikorski, a prominent Polish military leader and politician during the tumultuous period of World War II. The book examines Sikorski's early years, rise to prominence during the Polish-Soviet War, and his leadership of the Polish government-in-exile after the fall of Poland in 1939. It highlights his diplomatic efforts with the Allied powers, his complex relationship with General Anders, and the challenges he faced in navigating Polish-Soviet relations during the war. Sikorski's mysterious death in a 1943 plane crash is also scrutinized, shedding light on the political tensions within the Polish exile community. The author, Evan McGilvray, aims to provide a nuanced perspective on Sikorski's legacy and its implications for Poland's history, particularly in the context of Soviet domination post-war. The book is intended for readers interested in European history, World War II, and Polish politics. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Book Title

Copyright

Contents

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Chapter One The Early Years, 1881–1918

Chapter Two The Fight for Frontiers, 1918–1921

Chapter Three Sikorski, 1921–1939

Chapter Four Poland and France, 1939–1940

Chapter Five Relocation in London, 1940

Chapter Six Settling In: London, 1940–1941

Plates

Chapter Seven The Polish-Soviet Treaty, June–July 1941

Chapter Eight Conflict in the Army, Anders vs Sikorski

Chapter Nine Anders

Chapter Ten Sikorski and Anders, a Toxic Relationship

Chapter Eleven Katyń and the End of Sikorski’s Soviet Policy

Chapter Twelve The Final Trip East

Chapter Thirteen Gibraltar, July 1943

Chapter Fourteen Investigation

Notes

Bibliography

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ISBN:

9781526795175

1526795175

9781526795151

1526795159

OCLC:

1455760552