Narvik and the Allies
The Polish Brigade at Narvik 1940
Author : Evan McGilvray

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General - Pages : 174 | Images : c 30 b/w photos, maps
Paperback - Date of Publication : 15th September 2017 | Size : 234mm x 156mm | ISBN : 9781911512288 | Helion Book Code : HEL0769
eBook - ISBN : 9781806721405
This work is about the co-operation between the Allies in Norway between April and June 1940 by initially considering the military-politics of the period August 1939 until the German invasion of Norway in April 1940. Much of the work examines the role of the Independent Podhalian Rifle Brigade and its interaction and dependency on the Allies as the Polish troops found themselves under French command. Other aspects of the Norwegian Campaign are also explored including inter-service co-operation amongst the Allies, how the Western Allies were still uncertain who their enemy really was and how successful Narvik actually was and what it meant for the UK during the summer of 1940.
"All in all this is a thrilling and inspiring read. Highly recommended." Miniature Wargames
“ … The author has an engaging style of prose… I would recommend this book…” Wargames Soldiers Strategy
“The author is right across the detail and describes the venture very well” Workboat World / AUSMARINE
"....What is generally little known but is highlighted in this first rate book was the very important role played by French led Polish troops in the dramatic campaign. While early in the war and although many mistakes were made, it was the first of many combined Allied operations and showed how they could best be carried out. The author is right across the detail and describes the venture very well. He also very effectively places its outcomes in the correct historical perspective." Baird Maritime





