Celt Marek (36 results)

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Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Operation "Jacket": The Whole Story Of A Secret WWII Parachute Mission By The Man Who Made It Back. Book.

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Soft cover. Condition: New. 1st Edition. Illustrated. Clean, bright, and unmarked.

Paperback. Condition: New. This firsthand account, never before published in English, details a secret World War II mission in 1944 called Operation Salamander, in which Tadeusz Chciuk (writing as Marek Celt) parachuted into German-occupied Poland with the enigmatic political adviser Dr. Jozef Retinger. The goal of the mission was to persuade the Polish underground forces and political leadership to accept that it was imperative to start negotiating with the Soviets right away, as they were now to be considered Poland's allies and had the full support of the British and Americans. The story culminates in Operation Wildhorn III, in which Chciuk and Retinger were picked up in Poland by a British plane that landed just a short distance from a significant detachment of German forces, and flew them to safety.

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This firsthand account, never before published in English, details a secret World War II mission in 1944 called Operation Salamander, in which Tadeusz Chciuk (writing as Marek Celt) parachuted into German-occupied Poland with the enigmatic political adviser Dr. Jozef Retinger. The goal of the mission was to persuade the Polish underground forces and political leadership to accept that it was imperative to start negotiating with the Soviets right away, as they were now to be considered Poland's allies and had the full support of the British and Americans. The story culminates in Operation Wildhorn III, in which Chciuk and Retinger were picked up in Poland by a British plane that landed just a short distance from a significant detachment of German forces, and flew them to safety. "This is a first-hand account, never before in English, of a secret World War II mission in 1944 called Operation Salamander, in which Tadeusz Chciuk (writing as Marek Celt) parachuted into German-occupied Poland with the enigmatic political advisor Dr. Jozef Retinger. "--Provided by publisher. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Parachuting into Poland, 1944: Memoir of a Secret Mission with Jozef Retinger. Book.

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Softcover. Condition: Like New. Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Book in excellent unread/unused condition. Softcover. English. Pub Year 2013, See images for condition. About the book >.>.> This book presents a firsthand account of a secret World War II mission from 1944, titled Operation Salamander, authored by Marek Celt, the pen name of Tadeusz Chciuk-Celt. It details his experience parachuting into German-occupied Poland alongside Dr. Jézef Retinger, a political adviser. Their mission aimed to persuade the Polish underground forces and political leadership to initiate negotiations with the Soviets, who were now viewed as allies, backed by British and American support. The narrative reaches its climax with Operation Wildhorn III, where Chciuk-Celt and Retinger are extracted from Poland by a British plane, landing perilously close to a substantial German troop presence, and returning them to safety.Marek Celt, born Tadeusz Chciuk-Celt (1916-2001), was a second lieutenant in the Polish Army. He undertook two parachute missions into occupied Poland during the war, earning the Virtuti Militari, Poland's highest military honour. After the war, he dedicated four decades to working for Radio Free Europe, sharing the story of Polish hardships and resistance.Wojciech Frazik, a Polish historian known for his expertise in the history of the wartime Polish Underground, contributes to the context of the memoir. Residing in Krakow and affiliated with the Institute of National Remembrance (IPN), his insight enriches the historical backdrop of the account. Additionally, Jan Chciuk-Celt, the author?s son, reflects on his father's legacy as a Polish refugee raised in Germany, now residing in Portland, Oregon. This memoir not only illuminates a crucial moment in Polish history but also underscores the resilience and determination of those who fought for their nation's future.

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Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 220 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This firsthand account, never before published in English, details a secret World War II mission in 1944 called Operation Salamander, in which Tadeusz Chciuk (writing as Marek Celt) parachuted into German-occupied Poland with the enigmatic political adviser Dr. Jozef Retinger. The goal of the mission was to persuade the Polish underground forces and political leadership to accept that it was imperative to start negotiating with the Soviets right away, as they were now to be considered Poland's allies and had the full support of the British and Americans. The story culminates in Operation Wildhorn III, in which Chciuk and Retinger were picked up in Poland by a British plane that landed just a short distance from a significant detachment of German forces, and flew them to safety. "This is a first-hand account, never before in English, of a secret World War II mission in 1944 called Operation Salamander, in which Tadeusz Chciuk (writing as Marek Celt) parachuted into German-occupied Poland with the enigmatic political advisor Dr. Jozef Retinger. "--Provided by publisher. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: New. This firsthand account, never before published in English, details a secret World War II mission in 1944 called Operation Salamander, in which Tadeusz Chciuk (writing as Marek Celt) parachuted into German-occupied Poland with the enigmatic political adviser Dr. Jozef Retinger. The goal of the mission was to persuade the Polish underground forces and political leadership to accept that it was imperative to start negotiating with the Soviets right away, as they were now to be considered Poland's allies and had the full support of the British and Americans. The story culminates in Operation Wildhorn III, in which Chciuk and Retinger were picked up in Poland by a British plane that landed just a short distance from a significant detachment of German forces, and flew them to safety.

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This is the true story of a Polish WWII courier who survived two secret parachute missions and escaped Gestapo capture multiple times. The six-man commando team of Operation 'Jacket' was dropped into Poland before dawn on December 28, 1941, to deliver information and money to the Underground authorities. They flew in under fire, parachuted into a dangerous area, and got into a savage firefight with the Germans almost immediately, losing two men. Second Lieutenant Chciuk and three others got away despite a determined German manhunt, and fulfilled their various assignments in Poland. Chciuk's assignment was to make an assessment of the state of the Polish Underground and report back to HQ. His observations include two unforgettable trips to the Warsaw Ghetto. There followed an arduous and complicated plan for Chciuk to return to HQ in London 'by any means possible,' which included several clandestine border crossings and numerous assumed identities, several visits to Gestapo headquarters in Zagreb, and time spent in a Spanish concentration camp. He finally got back to England in June of 1943, filed his report, and was awarded the Virtuti Militari, Poland's highest military decoration. This is his story.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 88pp, photos. Months in the Polish Underground. Wrapper is a modern facsimile, book is light wear. 250g.

Condition: Good. 1945. First Edition. 88 pages. White paperback book. Black and white photographs. Pages are lightly tanned at the edges, with light foxing. Occasional thumb marks to pages edges. Binding has remained firm. Paper cover has moderate edge wear with notable creasing to corners. Moderate tanning to spine and edges.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This is the true story of a Polish WWII courier who survived two secret parachute missions and escaped Gestapo capture multiple times. The six-man commando team of Operation "Jacket" was dropped into Poland before dawn on December 28, 1941, to deliver information and money to the Underground authorities. They flew in under fire, parachuted into a dangerous area, and got into a savage firefight with the Germans almost immediately, losing two men. Second Lieutenant Chciuk and three others got away despite a determined German manhunt, and fulfilled their various assignments in Poland. Chciuk's assignment was to make an assessment of the state of the Polish Underground and report back to HQ. His observations include two unforgettable trips to the Warsaw Ghetto. There followed an arduous and complicated plan for Chciuk to return to HQ in London "by any means possible," which included several clandestine border crossings and numerous assumed identities, several visits to Gestapo headquarters in Zagreb, and time spent in a Spanish concentration camp. He finally got back to England in June of 1943, filed his report, and was awarded the Virtuti Militari, Poland's highest military decoration. This is his story. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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First Edition. Very good copy in the original stiff-card wrappers, with a good if somewhat edge-nicked and dulled dust-wrapper. Hinges starting. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; 88 p : illus ; 19 cm. Subjects; World War, 1939-1945 Poland. World War, 1939-1945 ; Personal narratives, Polish. 3 Kg.

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 220.