
Case White
The Invasion of Poland 1939
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Narrated by:
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Simon Vance
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By:
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Robert Forczyk
The German invasion of Poland on 1 September, 1939, designated as Fall Weiss (Case White), was the event that sparked the outbreak of World War II in Europe. The campaign has widely been described as a textbook example of Blitzkrieg, but it was actually a fairly conventional campaign as the Wehrmacht was still learning how to use its new Panzers and dive-bombers.
The Polish military is often misrepresented as hopelessly obsolete and outclassed by the Wehrmacht, yet in fact it was well-equipped with modern weapons and armor. Indeed, the Polish possessed more tanks than the British and had cracked the German Enigma machine cipher. Though the combined assault from Germany and the Soviet Union defeated Poland, it could not crush the Polish fighting spirit and thousands of soldiers and airmen escaped to fight on other fronts. The result of Case White was a brutal occupation, as Polish Slavs found themselves marginalized and later eliminated, paving the way for Hitler's vision of Lebensraum (living space) and his later betrayal and invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941.
Using a wide array of sources, Robert Forczyk challenges the myths of Case White to tell the full story of the invasion that sparked history's greatest conflict.
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Excellent comprehensive research
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A very interesting account of an overlooked front
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Now for the book...an eye opening account of Poland's efforts. I learned so much and have a new found respect for the struggle for Poland. It's sad to see how horribly they were sold out to stop Nazi aggression, with the Soviets getting a complete pass for their actions prior to their entry into the Allied cause.
Just Do It
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Detailed but dry and impersonal
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Detailed Look at the Invasion of Poland
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largely taught in the broad brush secondary classes. Well constructed history lesson starting with the centuries old conflicts to set the context. Superb lessonography (I just made that term up) on deterrence and relative combat power, planning, and execution.
Superb lesson-ography.
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The USSR’s actions rarely get any ink, but this is a refreshing change, if one can use that term. At this stage the soviets were essentially an evil axis power. Their actions easily competed with the Nazis in atrocities, and it is more than a little disturbing to see the complicity and craven actions of France and England laid bare. This was an amazingly informative and engaging listen, and required “read” to fully understand the more publicized events that followed. Highly recommended.
A suitable tribute.
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finally! a book detailing the Polish campaign
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Quite technical, but worth the listen.
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A Corrected Perspective
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