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Czechoslovak Armies 1939–45

Thomas, Nigel
Heftet / 2024 / Engelsk

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781472856852
Publisert
2024-01-18
Utgiver
Vendor
Osprey Publishing
Høyde
248 mm
Bredde
184 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
48

Forfatter
Thomas, Nigel

Om bidragsyterne

Nigel Thomas PhD is an accomplished linguist and military historian, formerly at Northumbria University, now a freelance military author, translator and military uniform consultant. His interests are 20th-century military and civil uniformed organizations, with a special interest in Germany, Central and Eastern Europe. He has written widely for Osprey with titles such as MAA 518 Polish Legions 1914–19 and Elite 227 Armies of the Baltic Independence Wars 1918–20.

Czechoslovak Armies 1939–45

Thomas, Nigel
Heftet / 2024 / Engelsk
Thomas, Nigel
Heftet / 2024 / Engelsk
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This is a useful overview of both the pre-war Czechoslovak army, and its very varied fates, with men fighting under British, French and Soviet command as well as with the home based Resistance.

Historyofwar.org

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.
Les mer
(subject to confirmation)INTRODUCTIONTHE RISE AND FALL OF CZECHOSLOVAKIA– Czechoslovak armed forces: 28 Oct 1918–1 Mar 1920– The little entente– The death of Czechoslovakia– State defence guard– Sudeten German organizationsCZECHOSLOVAK ARMY ORGANIZATION: 10 SEP 1930–30 SEP 1938– Higher formations– Infantry – Mobile forces– Artillery – Engineers– Air force– ServicesCZECHOSLOVAK UNIFORMS AND INSIGNIA: 10 SEP 1930 – 30 SEP 1938CZECHOSLOVAK ARMY RANK INSIGNIA: 16 DEC 1927 – 11 MAY 1945CZECHOSLOVAK ARMY BRANCH AND UNIT DISTINCTIONS: 1 JAN 1930 – 15 MAR 1939FIGHTING ABROAD– Czech and Slovak legion– French Army– Middle East– Far East– Great Britain– Eastern Front– Czechoslovak air forces– Bohemia–Moravia Protectorate Government ArmyRESISTANCE ORGANIZATIONS– Special operations executive – Operation AnthropoidCONTINUING RESISTANCE– The battle for PragueSELECT BIBLIOGRAPHYPLATE COMMENTARIESINDEX
Les mer
This is a useful overview of both the pre-war Czechoslovak army, and its very varied fates, with men fighting under British, French and Soviet command as well as with the home based Resistance.
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.
An in-depth study of the Czech Republic's contribution to WW II, a topic which typically has not had a lot of coverage.

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This is a useful overview of both the pre-war Czechoslovak army, and its very varied fates, with men fighting under British, French and Soviet command as well as with the home based Resistance.

Historyofwar.org

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.
Les mer
(subject to confirmation)INTRODUCTIONTHE RISE AND FALL OF CZECHOSLOVAKIA– Czechoslovak armed forces: 28 Oct 1918–1 Mar 1920– The little entente– The death of Czechoslovakia– State defence guard– Sudeten German organizationsCZECHOSLOVAK ARMY ORGANIZATION: 10 SEP 1930–30 SEP 1938– Higher formations– Infantry – Mobile forces– Artillery – Engineers– Air force– ServicesCZECHOSLOVAK UNIFORMS AND INSIGNIA: 10 SEP 1930 – 30 SEP 1938CZECHOSLOVAK ARMY RANK INSIGNIA: 16 DEC 1927 – 11 MAY 1945CZECHOSLOVAK ARMY BRANCH AND UNIT DISTINCTIONS: 1 JAN 1930 – 15 MAR 1939FIGHTING ABROAD– Czech and Slovak legion– French Army– Middle East– Far East– Great Britain– Eastern Front– Czechoslovak air forces– Bohemia–Moravia Protectorate Government ArmyRESISTANCE ORGANIZATIONS– Special operations executive – Operation AnthropoidCONTINUING RESISTANCE– The battle for PragueSELECT BIBLIOGRAPHYPLATE COMMENTARIESINDEX
Les mer
This is a useful overview of both the pre-war Czechoslovak army, and its very varied fates, with men fighting under British, French and Soviet command as well as with the home based Resistance.
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.
An in-depth study of the Czech Republic's contribution to WW II, a topic which typically has not had a lot of coverage.

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781472856852
Publisert
2024-01-18
Utgiver
Vendor
Osprey Publishing
Høyde
248 mm
Bredde
184 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
48

Forfatter
Thomas, Nigel

Om bidragsyterne

Nigel Thomas PhD is an accomplished linguist and military historian, formerly at Northumbria University, now a freelance military author, translator and military uniform consultant. His interests are 20th-century military and civil uniformed organizations, with a special interest in Germany, Central and Eastern Europe. He has written widely for Osprey with titles such as MAA 518 Polish Legions 1914–19 and Elite 227 Armies of the Baltic Independence Wars 1918–20.

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