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The Battle of Warsaw 1920: How Poland Defeated the Red Army
In August 1920, the fate of Poland—and perhaps all of Europe—hung in the balance as the Red Army marched on Warsaw. Just months after the re-establishment of Polish independence, a massive Soviet offensive threatened to crush the young republic. This episode tells the story of the Battle of Warsaw, also known as the Miracle on the Vistula, where Polish forces under Józef Piłsudski executed a daring counterattack that routed the Bolsheviks. We explore the strategic genius of Piłsudski's plan, the critical role of General Tadeusz Rozwadowski, the chaotic retreats and heroic stands, and the…
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