|
|
| Plot Summary of A Question of Honor The Kosciuszko Squadron: Forgotten Heroes of World War II |
|---|
"
Knopf, Sep 2003, 27.50, 448 pp.
ISBN: 0375411976
The Kosciuszko squadron of the British Royal Air Force consisted of veteran Polish Air Force pilots who fled Nazi controlled Poland for England. The authors contend that the squadron was a major factor in the English finest hour victory in the Battle of Britain.
The authors are aces as they relate what occurred to the pilots and other military fleeing from Poland to eventually fight under British command and control. Photos add to a vivid picture of World War II as seen through The Kosciuszko Squadron. Even more exciting is the 1941 air war. Finally, the latter war years and the subsequent peace will fascinate the audience. Especially insightful is the destruction of Poland buried behind the Iron Curtain as the authors condemn the Anglo-Atlantic alliance for betraying the Polish people.
Harriet Klausner
"
Harriet Klausner, Resident Scholar
|
|
|
| Review Analysis of A Question of Honor The Kosciuszko Squadron: Forgotten Heroes of World War II |
|---|
|
Our unique search engine provides a wealth of detail about books by breaking them down into many different literary elements, all of which are searchable (click here).
|
|
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Kind Of History
Time of history:
- 1940's
- 1930's
History of military?
Yes
Armed Forces:
- Air Force
Nationality?
- Polish
Specific war?
- World War II
Subjects of this Historical Account
Ethnicity (if plays a major part)
- European/White
Is the portrayal sympathetic?
- Sympathetic
Intelligence of subject of
history:
- Smart
Main Adversary
From a certain profession/group?
- politician/elected ruler
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- almost none
Nationality?
- German/Prussian
Ethnicity? (if plays big part)
- White/European
Is the portrayal sympathetic?
- Unsympathetic
Setting
Europe
Yes
European country:
- England/UK
- Poland
If applicable, liberal/conservative?
- Historian is very moderate
Style
How much gore?
- 1 (None)
How fast-paced is the book?
- 6 (an above average amount)
Accounts of torture and death?
- generic/vague references to death/punishment
Book makes you feel...
- in awe
How much focus on stories of individuals?
- Focuses on brief history of a lot of players
How much romance?
- 1 (None)
Length of book
- 400-450 pages
How much emphasis on small details?
- 3 (some)
|
|
|
Click here for more information about this book
Note: the views expressed here are only those of the reviewer(s). | |
Use our site!
Feedback
About us
Most recent discussions:
General Book Talk
Book writing discussion
Off-topic message board
.
Jean Sasson
6:45:07 AM
David R. Palmer
4:24:35 AM
Anthony Horowitz
3:50:41 AM
Lurlene McDaniel
3:49:08 AM
Suzanne Weyn
10:53:04 PM
Jean M. Auel
10:13:28 PM
Suzanne Collins
10:04:43 PM
Shannon Holmes
8:05:43 PM
R. Garcia Y Robertson
6:56:32 PM
Marlo Morgan
6:30:00 PM
Robert Segarra
5:12:00 PM
Dennis L. McKiernan
4:47:04 PM
Mary Downing Hahn
4:04:51 PM
Margaret Peterson Haddix
3:40:45 PM
Natasha Friend
3:14:44 PM
Deric Longden
3:02:09 PM
Lori Wick
2:04:58 PM
George W. Bush
1:36:15 PM
Lilian Jackson Braun
12:53:34 PM
James H. Cobb
10:05:36 AM
More message boards
|
