Warsaw: A City at War, 1939–45
Sep 2026 · Bloomsbury Publishing
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Discover the history of Warsaw's six-year struggle through the devastation of war and the city's enduring spirit.
In Warsaw: A City at War 1939–45, historians Prit Buttar and Lottie Taylor bring to light the unparalleled experience of a city caught between two invading powers, Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union, and the resilience of its citizens.
This fascinating history illuminates how Warsaw's centuries-old fight for identity shaped the course of its wartime experience. For a mere 21 years, Warsaw thrived as the proud capital of an independent Poland, only to be betrayed when Nazi Germany invaded in 1939. Yet the heart of the city – its people – refused to surrender. From the tragic Ghetto Uprising to the heroic city-wide revolt, Warsaw's resistance was fierce as it faced the systematic attempt to erase it from the map. The story does not end with the conclusion of the war, as Warsaw found itself trapped behind the Iron Curtain.
This compelling narrative is not just about battles – it's about a city and its inhabitants, whose unwavering spirit defined them in the darkest of times. Drawing from rare archival material including countless first-hand accounts, Warsaw's wartime years are majestically brought to life.
In Warsaw: A City at War 1939–45, historians Prit Buttar and Lottie Taylor bring to light the unparalleled experience of a city caught between two invading powers, Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union, and the resilience of its citizens.
This fascinating history illuminates how Warsaw's centuries-old fight for identity shaped the course of its wartime experience. For a mere 21 years, Warsaw thrived as the proud capital of an independent Poland, only to be betrayed when Nazi Germany invaded in 1939. Yet the heart of the city – its people – refused to surrender. From the tragic Ghetto Uprising to the heroic city-wide revolt, Warsaw's resistance was fierce as it faced the systematic attempt to erase it from the map. The story does not end with the conclusion of the war, as Warsaw found itself trapped behind the Iron Curtain.
This compelling narrative is not just about battles – it's about a city and its inhabitants, whose unwavering spirit defined them in the darkest of times. Drawing from rare archival material including countless first-hand accounts, Warsaw's wartime years are majestically brought to life.
Discover the history of Warsaw's six-year struggle through the devastation of war and the city's enduring spirit.
In Warsaw: A City at War 1939–45, historians Prit Buttar and Lottie Taylor bring to light the unparalleled experience of a city caught between two invading powers, Nazi Germany and t...
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About the author
Prit Buttar studied medicine at Oxford and London before joining the British Army as a doctor. After leaving the army, he worked as a GP. He was extensively involved in medical politics, both at local and national level. An established expert on the Eastern Front in 20th-century military history, his previous books include a critically acclaimed two-volume history of the siege of Leningrad. His most recent books are Into the Reich (2025) and Berlin: Endgame 1945 (2026). He now lives in France.
Lottie Taylor studied history at St John's College, Cambridge, from 2011 to 2014 and was awarded a double first class honours degree. Since leaving Cambridge, she has qualified as a cordon bleu chef and has worked in a number of fields. She is currently working in technology marketing. Lottie is Prit Buttar's daughter and this will be her first published work.
Lottie Taylor studied history at St John's College, Cambridge, from 2011 to 2014 and was awarded a double first class honours degree. Since leaving Cambridge, she has qualified as a cordon bleu chef and has worked in a number of fields. She is currently working in technology marketing. Lottie is Prit Buttar's daughter and this will be her first published work.
Prit Buttar studied medicine at Oxford and London before joining the British Army as a doctor. After leaving the army, he worked as a GP. He was extensively involved in medical politics, both at local and national level. An established expert on the Eastern Front in 20th-century military history,...
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