Browsing: Poland

This instant New York Times bestseller has already been optioned by Steven Spielberg for a major motion picture! Discover the remarkable feats of a group of young Jewish women who banded together to fight the Nazis in World War II Poland. “Superbly told… Batalion brings to light half-forgotten tales of astounding courage” (The Economist).

His name was Ben Hanks. and he was a pro—a precise, logical, cool-as-a-cucumber killer. Hanks didn’t kill in fear, like…

After the occupation of Poland, Witold Pilecki was sent to Auschwitz — where he spent years covertly reporting Nazi atrocities to the Allies. “Perhaps one of the greatest unsung heroes of the Second World War… This insightful book is likely to be the definitive version of this extraordinary life” (The Economist).