Acknowledgments . . vii
Preface . . 1

Part One: Before World War II 

Introduction . . 5
1. The Clouds of War . . 10

Part Two The Time of War 

2. The Beginning of World War II . . 13
3. The First Stage of the Nazi Occupation . . 24
4. The Conspiracy Begins . . 39
5. The Deportation of the Klimontow Jews . . 55
6. The Destruction of Struzki . . 59
7. Life Is Stronger than Bullets . . 70
8. Becoming a Freedom Fighter . . 81
9. Flying Commando in Action . . 97
10. The Attack on Szczucin Bridge . . 106
11. Disarming the Nazis in Samborzec . . 117
12. The Visit of Cap . . 122
13. Mining the Railroad . . 126
14. Snatching Nazi Cash . . 129
15. Attacks on Gestapo Agent von Paul . . 138
16. Military Air Drops . . 148
17. Sick Leave at Domoradzice Manor . . 155
18. The Merger of Two Units . . 161
19. The Battle of Osiek . . 168
20. German Raid on Our Quarters . . 173
21. Mobilization for the Operation "Storm" or "Tempest" . . 183
22. Crossing the German Front . . 202
23. Behind Enemy Lines . . 205
24. Demobilization . . 223
25. Our Secret Quarters . . 239
26. Returning Home . . 251
27. In School Again . . 255

Part Three: After World War II 

28. Sequel . . 287
29. Epilogue  . 314

Notes . . 323
Bibliography . . 331
Index . . 333