First to Fight: The Polish War 1939

A new and definitive account of the German invasion of Poland that initiated WWII in 1939, written by a historian at the height of his abilities.`Deeply researched, very well-written... This book will be the standard work on the subject for many years to come`- Andrew Roberts, author of Churchill: Walking with DestinyThe Polish campaign is the forgotten story of the Second World War.The war began on 1 September 1939, when German tanks, trucks and infantry crossed the Polish border, and the Luftwaffe began bombing Poland`s towns and cities. The Polish army fought bravely but could not withstand the concentrated attack. When the Red Army invaded from the east, the country`s fate was sealed.This is the first history of the Polish war for almost half a century. Drawing on letters, memoirs and diaries from all sides, Roger Moorhouse`s dramatic account of the military events is entwined with a human story of courage and suffering, and a dark tale of diplomatic betrayal.