Description
This book offers a unique view of the life of the legendary commander and general Karel Kutlvašr through authentic letters from prison, the personal diary of his wife Jelizaveta, contemporary recollections of friends and a series of interviews with military historians. It traces key moments in his fate, from the legionary battles through the occupation and the dramatic fighting of the Prague Uprising to unjust communist persecution. Personal testimonies reveal the human side of the military commander and create a vivid portrait of a man whose life reflects the dramatic history of the Czech nation in the 20th century. Contributors include Petr Bjaček and Tomáš Jakl of the Military History Institute in Prague, historian and journalist Jindřich Marek, Michal Rak of the Czechoslovak Legionnaires’ Community, Karel Řehka, Chief of the General Staff of the Army of the Czech Republic, and Eduard Stehlík, director of the Lidice Memorial.
Information
Author: Švec Pavel
Language: Czech
Publication date: November 14, 2025
Manufacturer: Nakladatelství Epocha s. r. o.
Genres: Biographies and autobiographies, Books, Fiction
Type: Hardcover book
Pages: 258
ISBN/EAN: 9788027802678