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Bravery of thousands of Poles was vital in securing victory
Bravery of thousands of Poles was vital in securing victory
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Ben Macintyre Commentary
Ben Macintyre Commentary
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The Polish contribution to Allied victory in the Second World War was extraordinary, perhaps even decisive, but for many years it was disgracefully played down, obscured by the politics ofthe Cold War. Poles fought alongside British soldiers in North Africa, Monte Cassino and Arnhem. One in 12 Battle of Britain pilots was a Pole, and some 250,000 Polish troops served with British Forces. Poles played a vital role in the other, less visible aspects ofthe conflict— intelligence...
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