Description: Czechoslovak Armies 1939–45Nigel Thomas (Author) Featuring rare photos, detailed colour illustrations and insignia tables, this study explores the contribution made by Czech and Slovak troops fighting alongside Allied forces during World War II. Following the Anglo-French failure at the Munich Conference in March 1938 to prevent a Nazi take-over of Bohemia-Moravia (modern Czech Republic/Czechia), many frustrated Czech and Slovak soldiers sided with Allied forces and fought alongside their armies – first in Poland, then in France, and finally from Britain. Using depictions of relevant uniforms and equipment plus photos of the troops in action, military uniformology expert Nigel Thomas explains how the Czech Army was organized and how it fought alongside Allied forces in the Middle East and at Normandy. He describes the involvement of free Czech agents operating from Britain in Operation Anthropoid, the assassination of Nazi governor Reinhard Heydrich in occupied Bohemia-Moravia, and the part Czech soldiers played in mutinies in both Italy and Prague against German occupation which ultimately helped to secure a final Allied victory. PublishedJan 16 2024FormatPaperbackPages48ISBN9781472856852ImprintOsprey PublishingIllustrations8 colour artwork plates; black & white photographs and illustrations.Dimensions10 x 7 inchesSeriesMen-at-ArmsShort codeMAA 554PublisherBloomsbury Publishing
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Narrative Type: Nonfiction
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Original Language: English
Book Title: Czechoslovak Armies 1939-45
Number of Pages: 48 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Topic: Europe / Eastern, World
Publication Year: 2024
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Genre: History
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Item Length: 6.1 in
Author: Nigel Thomas
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Book Series: Men-At-Arms Ser.
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