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Justine Kasznica

Victory in the Face of Defeat: The Psychology of the AK-Home Army during the Warsaw Uprising of 1944

Warszawa 2005, format A-5, ss. 68 + fot., opr. miękka

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Table of Contents

Prologue
The Story of the Warsaw Uprising: An Introduction
A Short History of the Polish Resistance, 1939-1944
The Warsaw Uprising, August 1, 1944 ? October 2, 1944
The Question
Alternative Explanations
(Mis)Perception of Victory
(Mis)Perception as a Defense Mechanism
Charisma and Leadership
War and the Devalued Cost of Human Life
Military Professionalism and Soldierly Honor
The Solidarity of the AK Home Army
The Role of the Young
Women of the AK-Home Army
A Shared Experience of Suffering
The AK as a Representative of the Polish People
and a Symbol of the Polish Nation
Conclusion
Works Cited