Historical Events tagged with "polish war"
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Military & Warfare
The Turning Point of the Polish-Soviet War
August 25th, 1920 104 years ago
The Battle of Warsaw marked a pivotal encounter in the Polish–Soviet War, which sought to establish Polish sovereignty and halt the westward spread of Bolshevism. Beginning on August 13, Polish forces, bolstered by the support from local populations and strategic European alliances, launched a counteroffensive against the advancing Red Army, which aimed to capture the capital. Following intense fighting and tactical maneuvers, the Red Army faced a significant defeat by August 25, forcing them to retreat and changing the trajectory of the war.
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