On November 11, 1918, we celebrate Polish Independence Day – the day that restored Poland to the map of Europe after 123 years of subjugation. Since 1795, when the three occupying powers – Russia, Prussia, and Austria – carried out the final partition, the Polish state ceased to exist. For over a century, the nation lived in a divided country whose borders were erased, but whose spirit remained impervious. This year, we celebrate the 107th anniversary of regaining independence – an anniversary that reminds us that freedom is not a privilege granted once and for all, but the effort and responsibility of entire generations.
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Silly question but why are cities like Kilmontóv marked here but Kraków is missing…?
Anyways thanks for putting this overlooked topic on the map!
In German history it’s often forgotten how the empire treated poles.
Such an resilient country.
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The central Lithuania republic and it’s refferendum was in no way legit, as it’s government did not have any lithuanian and jewish representation. The whole autonomous republic and Želigowski acting on his own was just a smart plan Pilsudski had to take Vilnius. Poland is a great nation that many could take example from, but occupation of Vilnius was a darker spot in it’s history.
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The 2nd Polish Republic had a pleasant border shape, looked handsome on a map
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>In June 1919, the Polish Army launched an eastward offensive against the Red Army, occupying, among other places, parts of Belarus. *The goal was to secure the borders* and push Bolshevik forces away from Poland.
Lmao sure. Is this like Israel occupying the Golan heights „to secure the borders“? If youre occupying foreign lands and annexing them, youre not securing borders, you just want more land.
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On November 11, 1918, we celebrate Polish Independence Day – the day that restored Poland to the map of Europe after 123 years of subjugation. Since 1795, when the three occupying powers – Russia, Prussia, and Austria – carried out the final partition, the Polish state ceased to exist. For over a century, the nation lived in a divided country whose borders were erased, but whose spirit remained impervious. This year, we celebrate the 107th anniversary of regaining independence – an anniversary that reminds us that freedom is not a privilege granted once and for all, but the effort and responsibility of entire generations.
Silly question but why are cities like Kilmontóv marked here but Kraków is missing…?
Anyways thanks for putting this overlooked topic on the map!
In German history it’s often forgotten how the empire treated poles.
Such an resilient country.
The central Lithuania republic and it’s refferendum was in no way legit, as it’s government did not have any lithuanian and jewish representation. The whole autonomous republic and Želigowski acting on his own was just a smart plan Pilsudski had to take Vilnius. Poland is a great nation that many could take example from, but occupation of Vilnius was a darker spot in it’s history.
The 2nd Polish Republic had a pleasant border shape, looked handsome on a map
>In June 1919, the Polish Army launched an eastward offensive against the Red Army, occupying, among other places, parts of Belarus. *The goal was to secure the borders* and push Bolshevik forces away from Poland.
Lmao sure. Is this like Israel occupying the Golan heights „to secure the borders“? If youre occupying foreign lands and annexing them, youre not securing borders, you just want more land.