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ACCIDENT. The Death of General Sikorski

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Unravel the shrouded mysteries of World War II in David Irving’s compelling investigation, ‘The Death of General Sikorski.’ Dive into the enigmatic demise of one of Poland’s most pivotal figures, General Władysław Sikorski, the Prime Minister of the Polish government in exile, whose untimely death in a 1943 plane crash in Gibraltar sparked decades of speculation and conspiracy theories.

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Unravel the shrouded mysteries of World War II in David Irving's compelling investigation, 'The Death of General Sikorski.' Dive into the enigmatic demise of one of Poland's most pivotal figures, General Władysław Sikorski, the Prime Minister of the Polish government in exile, whose untimely death in a 1943 plane crash in Gibraltar sparked decades of speculation and conspiracy theories.

DAVID IRVING’S RECONSTRUCTION

Gibraltar, 4 July 1943

DAVID IRVING’S RECONSTRUCTIONGIBRALTAR • 4 JULY 1943 • LIBERATOR AL523LIFT-OFF WITH AT LEAST~500 YD RUNWAY REMAINING~10° DESCENTENGINES REPORTEDLY RUNNINGIMPACT ABOUT 700 YDBEYOND RUNWAY ENDOPEN VERDICTQUESTION RAISED IN THE BOOK: PRCHAL’S FASTENED MAE WEST.AN UNRESOLVED ANOMALY — NOT PROOF OF A CAUSE.
A photorealistic reconstruction with the observed flight sequence and selected questions as presented in Accident. AL523 took off, then descended into the sea with its engines reportedly still running. The book does not resolve the cause: its concluding judgment is ‘Open Verdict’.

Irving's meticulous research sheds light on the fraught relationship between Sikorski, Winston Churchill, and the Soviet Union amidst the turmoil of war. Irving examines the tangled web of political intrigue with his characteristic attention to detail, revealing a story of betrayal, espionage, and unresolved questions.

Featuring interviews, including a rare conversation with the crash's sole survivor, Czech pilot Eduard Prchal, and the unveiling of the RAF's secret inquiry report, this book is a masterclass in historical investigation. 'The Death of General Sikorski' questions the official narrative and offers a window into World War II's complex alliances and power struggles.

Join Irving on a journey through the shadows of history. This book is a strong choice for aficionados of World War II history, conspiracy theories, and political thrillers.

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David Irving is a renowned British historian and author of over 30 books. Known for his meticulous primary source research, he has spent decades in archives across the globe, unearthing diaries, documents, and first-hand accounts that have reshaped our understanding of the Second World War and its key figures.

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