Katyn And The Soviet Massacre Of 1940: Truth, Justice And Memory

George Sanford

ISBN 10: 0415338735 / ISBN 13: 9780415338738

Published by Routledge, London And New York, 2005

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Title: Katyn And The Soviet Massacre Of 1940: Truth...

Publisher: Routledge, London And New York

Publication Date: 2005

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

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Edition: 1st Edition

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Synopsis:

The Soviet massacre of Polish prisoners of war at Katyn and in other camps in 1940 was one of the most notorious incidents of the Second World War. The truth about the massacres was long suppressed, both by the Soviet Union, and also by the United States and Britain who wished to hold together their wartime alliance with the Soviet Union.

This informative book examines the details of this often overlooked event, shedding light on what took place especially in relation to the massacres at locations other than Katyn itself. It discusses how the truth about the killings was hidden, how it gradually came to light and why the memory of the massacres has long affected Polish-Russian relations.

About the Author:

George Sanford is a reader in politics Bristol University and a leading academic specialist on Poland and Eastern Europe. He is the author of ten books, including most recently the Historical Dictionary of Poland (2003), Democratic Government in Poland (2002) and Poland: The Conquest of History (1999).