STANISŁAW MACZEK
FROM A HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE TO A TANK
War Memoirs 1918–1945
Edinburgh 1984, Tomar Publishers, p. 304. Format: 15.5x24 cm
First edition!
On the front endpaper, an extensive personal dedication to Kornel Krzeczunowicz—mentioning his role as commander of the 8th Uhlan Regiment in 1920—signed by the author!
Memoirs of General Maczek, founder and commander of the 10th Armored Cavalry Brigade (later reorganized into the 1st Armored Division), which fought in France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Contains the following chapters: “Idyllic and Angelic Years,” “Unpretentious Youth,” “Mature Years.” At the end, among other things, are lists of decorated soldiers.
Kornel Krzeczunowicz (born August 22, 1894, in Bołszowce near Halicz; died December 3, 1988, in London) – Polish émigré writer and landowner, lieutenant in the Austro-Hungarian cavalry, lieutenant colonel in the Polish Army, member of the Sejm during its fourth term in the Second Polish Republic.
HARDCOVER EDITION WITH GILDED DETAILS
Condition: Very Good-/; however, the dust jacket is worn with a patch on the back; otherwise, the copy is in impeccable condition
