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Hamtramck: The World War II Years
With a population made up overwhelmingly of Polish immigrants and descendents of Poles, Hamtramck was especially hardhit by the impact of World War II. Most of the city�s residents had family contacts with the old country. When Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939, Hamtramckans reacted with shock and anger�and with a determination to see fascism defeated and Poland freed. Thousands of Hamtramckans fought in the war, hundreds died. And those who remained at home dealt with the wartime life as best they could. Hamtramck: The World War II Years presents a portrait of the city at war. It tells and shows how Hamtramckans�of all ages, races, and backgrounds�coped with shortages, the threat of attack, and the everpresent dread that the next telegram may bring news of a soldier�s death. It was a challenging time that demanded strength, dedication, and sacrifice. Hamtramckans stood up and delivered all that was required�and more.
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Hamtramck: The World War II Years
With a population made up overwhelmingly of Polish immigrants and descendents of Poles, Hamtramck was especially hardhit by the impact of World War II. Most of the city�s residents had family contacts with the old country. When Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939, Hamtramckans reacted with shock and anger�and with a determination to see fascism defeated and Poland freed. Thousands of Hamtramckans fought in the war, hundreds died. And those who remained at home dealt with the wartime life as best they could. Hamtramck: The World War II Years presents a portrait of the city at war. It tells and shows how Hamtramckans�of all ages, races, and backgrounds�coped with shortages, the threat of attack, and the everpresent dread that the next telegram may bring news of a soldier�s death. It was a challenging time that demanded strength, dedication, and sacrifice. Hamtramckans stood up and delivered all that was required�and more.
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Hamtramck: The World War II Years

Hamtramck: The World War II Years

by Greg Kowalski
Hamtramck: The World War II Years
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Hamtramck: The World War II Years

Hamtramck: The World War II Years

by Greg Kowalski

Overview

With a population made up overwhelmingly of Polish immigrants and descendents of Poles, Hamtramck was especially hardhit by the impact of World War II. Most of the city�s residents had family contacts with the old country. When Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939, Hamtramckans reacted with shock and anger�and with a determination to see fascism defeated and Poland freed. Thousands of Hamtramckans fought in the war, hundreds died. And those who remained at home dealt with the wartime life as best they could. Hamtramck: The World War II Years presents a portrait of the city at war. It tells and shows how Hamtramckans�of all ages, races, and backgrounds�coped with shortages, the threat of attack, and the everpresent dread that the next telegram may bring news of a soldier�s death. It was a challenging time that demanded strength, dedication, and sacrifice. Hamtramckans stood up and delivered all that was required�and more.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781439618950
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date: 06/13/2007
Series: Images of America Series
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 128
File size: 34 MB
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About the Author

Greg Kowalski is a lifelong resident of Hamtramck and is chairman of the Hamtramck Historical Commission. He is a professional journalist, and this is his fifth book for Arcadia Publishing. His father, Joseph Kowalski, served honorably in the U.S. Army in World War II.
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