Upper Silesia: It is time to rediscover a focal point of 20th-century history, one of the most interesting and diverse regions of Central Europe. Poles and Germans, the Silesians who insist on their independence, as well as Bohemians and Moravians have shaped and continue to shape the industrial and natural landscape of Upper Silesia. Their coexistence has often been peaceful, but at times fraught with conflict. The authors guide readers through the tumultuous history of their homeland in 20 captivating chapters - from the period after World War I to the end of the 20th century. Numerous historical photographs and eyewitness accounts complement the narrative, providing the reader with a vivid picture. Contents include: Where is Upper Silesia? - The German-Polish conflicts of 1919/21 - The plebiscites of 1921/22 - Technical monuments - German underground actions before the outbreak of war in 1939 - Allied bombers over Upper Silesia - The war.