In recent years, Polish veterans in the UK were shocked to discover young people in Britain asking whether Poland fought with Germany. To ensure that the Polish contribution to Britain's war effort is never forgotten, First to Fight has been published.First to Fight recounts Poland’s epic six-year struggle—with some historically significant texts being published for the first time, such as the English translation of Stalin’s signed order to execute 14,736 of the Polish officer corps at Katyn Forest in 1940.
The story is brought to life with moving personal stories from Poles who fought in the air, on land and at sea, on many fronts.
For example, the myth of Polish cavalry charging German Panzers is addressed: yes they did charge, but to good effect as recounted by Lieutenant Andrzej Zylinski. Leading the 4th Squadron of the Polish 11th Uhlan Regiment they charged with sabres drawn, breaching the German defences of Kaluszyn. After fierce fighting the town was captured with the almost complete destruction of the German 44th Regiment, whose commander committed suicide.
The book is available on Amazon but at a vastly inflated price - order it directly from the publishers.
Available from:
The Polish Armed Forces Memorial
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Need to find a place to publish my grandfather's diaries. He flew 25 missions over Germany, was shot down, spent over a year in POW camp, and recorded it all. He went on to start the 381st Bomb Group Memorial Association.
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