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The Polish-Soviet War: The Battle That Shaped Modern Borders
In 1920, Poland didn't just survive the ravages of World War I and the Partitions; it fought a desperate war against the Bolshevik Red Army to define its own eastern border. This episode explores the dramatic climax of that struggle, focusing on the Battle of Warsaw and the unexpected role of Ukrainian nationalism in the conflict. We look at Józef Piłsudski’s vision for a federation of independent states, known as Międzymorze, and how his strategic gamble at the Vistula River halted Lenin’s revolution from spreading westward. You will hear about the chaotic retreat of the Polish forces…
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