How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
When Britain and France declared war on Germany, Poles rejoiced and radio stations played the French and British national anthems endlessly for days, but mid-September brought no relief from the relentless bombing and heavy artillery. (5.11)
After this, the Polish response was basically Dzięki za nic. Which basically translates to Thanks for nothing, France. But maybe that's not fair. One thing we can tell you: two places you definitely didn't want to be in the 1940s were Poland and France.
Quote #2
Puzzled, they wondered whom to believe: the mayor in a public speech or members of the Resistance. (6.14)
During wartime, loyalties can switch at a moment's notice. Pledging allegiance to anyone can be a risk, and one that's much more dangerous than the board game… even against your sore loser friend.
Quote #3
The best plan, he suggested, was to arrest Jan and drive to Warsaw with him as a prisoner; and despite their past cordiality, Jan worried if Müller could be trusted. (6.17)
This is a huge risk on Jan's part, because Müller could be telling all this to him in order to arrest him. Although if Müller were actually doing that, he would be like a bad guy in a movie, concocting an elaborate plot to kill the hero when shooting him in the face would be the fastest solution. This book is more, you know, real life.