Czechoslovak Armies 1939–45

Czechoslovak Armies 1939–45

EnglishPaperback / softback
Thomas, Nigel
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
EAN: 9781472856852
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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.

EAN 9781472856852
ISBN 1472856856
Binding Paperback / softback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Publication date January 17, 2024
Pages 48
Language English
Dimensions 248 x 184
Country United Kingdom
Authors Thomas, Nigel
Illustrations 8 colour artwork plates; black & white photographs and illustrations.
Series Men-at-Arms
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