--- product_id: 6605120 title: "A Question of Honor: The Kosciuszko Squadron: Forgotten Heroes of World War II" brand: "lynne olsonstanley cloud" price: "VT7508" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/6605120-a-question-of-honor-the-kosciuszko-squadron-forgotten-heroes-world store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # A Question of Honor: The Kosciuszko Squadron: Forgotten Heroes of World War II **Brand:** lynne olsonstanley cloud **Price:** VT7508 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A Question of Honor: The Kosciuszko Squadron: Forgotten Heroes of World War II by lynne olsonstanley cloud - **How much does it cost?** VT7508 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/6605120-a-question-of-honor-the-kosciuszko-squadron-forgotten-heroes-world) ## Best For - lynne olsonstanley cloud enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted lynne olsonstanley cloud brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![A Question of Honor: The Kosciuszko Squadron: Forgotten Heroes of World War II - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71-ZqsOpQwL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars wow... *by P***L on Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2010* In this book the authors debunk a number of strongly held myths concerning Poland and her role in WWII. The story is told through the actions of several Polish airmen who served with the RAF in the Battle of Briton but the actions of other Poles both military and non-military aren't neglected. If you read this I am convinced your opinion of Poland and the Polish role in WWII will be profoundly altered. They say history is written by the victors and in this case Russia triumphed once again over Poland. Poland has been portrayed as at best a pitiful backward victim and at worst a mere footnote in this war. Some of the key facts the authors bring to light:* Polish airmen in the Battle of Briton were the true "air aces" at times accounting for 30-40% of the downed German planes. Queen Elizabeth II "If Poland had not stood with us in those days...the candle of freedom would have been snuffed out".* The Polish military men who left Poland (and there were 100,000 of them) after the Nazi defeat in 1939 traveled thousands of miles to get to the Allied lines. Typical travel stories had these men going through Rumania, down to the Mediterranean and then into North Africa before arriving in England or Free France.* The Poles never stopped fighting the Nazis. The Polish resistance forces were deemed the most effective by Allied HQ. No other country in Europe suffered, proportionally more damage and casualties in the war. Poland lost 20% of its population v. 11% for Russia, 7% for Germany and less than 1% for US and Britain.* When people refer to the cities of Europe devastated in the war - London, Dresden, Coventry, and Hamburg, no one ever mentions Warsaw which was leveled when the Poles revolted against the Nazis in 1944-45. An uprising totally unsupported by any Allied help.* Polish spies obtained the Germans' Enigma coding machine and Polish cryptographers helped break the ciphers. This wasn't revealed until the 1970s.* The Free Polish Army under Allied command was the 4th largest armed force (US, Britain, Russia) on the Allied side. Larger than the Free French Army! They played prominent roles in several Allied campaignsI could go on with this list but don't want this review to be too long. This book despite the facts crammed into it reads very well. Individual acts of bravery and valor are juxtaposed with events at the national level. The time period where the Polish airmen were "the Glamour Boys" of England is a great period piece. The first two thirds of the book are inspiring and a fun read as new revelations about Polish military feats are presented. The last third of the book where Poland is excluded and betrayed by the Allies in the post war decisions made at Teheran and Yalta was a harder read for me. The Allies (Britian, US and Russia) insisted that France have an equal share in the post war decisions but excluded the Poles despite their many contributions to the Allied victory. The irony!! Poland who fought to the end sold out and France who barely fielded an army rewarded, ugh. The last comment I'd make is the strong character, loyalty and love of country of the Poles is an integral and moving part of this story. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Real Unsung Heros *by M***E on Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2024* I had never heard this story and had no idea of the pivotal role the Poles played in WWII. Real unsung heros. And Britain and the US got bullied by the Soviets and left them hanging. Definitely worth a read for history buffs. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Honor vs. Cynicism *by L***I on Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2004* Hitler did not loose the war because he failed to beat the Brits at the Battle of Britain. But even if he had won, he would still have to succeed in invading England to be able to claim final victory. In that sense the famous battle was indecisive either way. But it was indeed, even if somewhat symbolically, a turning point in the war for the British inflicted on Germans the first significant defeat and Hitler did not achieve his major goal. When he later attacked the Soviet Union he had than to fight the war on two fronts.Contrary to some mumbling-bumbling reminiscent of a lonely lunatic psychotically full of hatred against anything Polish, the Polish pilots in RAF did make a difference. No need to further debate this issue, it's been well researched and proven beyond any doubt and only completely blind and deaf boor can claim otherwise (incidentally, Polish pilots constituted close to 10% of the total RAF pilots number, certainly considerably more than a dozen).The book is a popular history account of one relatively little known event (not the battle itself but the role of Polish pilots in it, of course). True, the authors seemingly became infatuated with the heroes of the story. It might be possibly explained by the surprise at the discovery of how significant their role was and how passionate they were in their endeavor and how little the general public has known about it. But this only makes for a better reading. History books are often dull, like accounting books, and if someone writes with great emotional involvement that tends to attract a reader into the story still more.One of the points, in fact a major one underscored even by the title of the book, the authors make is that of the betrayal by the Allies of the Polish cause. This brings the question of honor vs. cynicism in politics. The sad truth is that the main determinant in making political (and not only political) decisions is self-interest. For Churchill the single most important issue was - to defeat Hitler. For that purpose, as be bluntly put it himself, he was willing to sign the pact even with Devil himself. This Devil turned out to be none other than Stalin. The consequences were obvious - whatever conditions Stalin put, his demands had to be satisfied. And Stalin wanted Poland under his control. That's precisely why all talk of the Katyn massacre had to be subdued at the time and official Soviet version be adopted; that's why none of Polish troops were allowed to participate in Victory Parade and why in the end Poland found itself on the other side of the Iron Curtain. Was that right? No! But that's life: nothing personal, just business. Self-interest and even cynicism usually prevails over truth and honor.But historical truth still deserves to be heard, even if way after the fact. And this book serves the purpose of doing justice to historical truth very well. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/6605120-a-question-of-honor-the-kosciuszko-squadron-forgotten-heroes-world](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/6605120-a-question-of-honor-the-kosciuszko-squadron-forgotten-heroes-world) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*