Hungarian help „...48 million rounds to Mauser, 13 million rounds to Mannlicher, artillery ammunition 75mm, 30 thousands of Mauser rifles and several million spare parts, 440 field kitchens, 80 field ovens. On August 12, 1920, Skierniewice received transport, among others 22 million rounds to Mauser from the Manfréd Weiss factory in Csepel. It was the single most important foreign military contribution to Polish war effort. Hundreds of Hungarian volunteers fought on the side of Poland in the war, and some stayed in Poland after the war...”

@no_uboot8300

2 жыл бұрын

We’ll never forget that!

@zepter00

2 жыл бұрын

@@no_uboot8300 ja też tego nie zapomnę. Węgrzy to nasi jedyni sprawdzeni przyjaciele.

@ormbywaly4350

2 жыл бұрын

Poland and Hungary have been brothers and friends on Earth for over 36,000 years, I think this brotherhood will last forever

@thibolocrak

2 жыл бұрын

@@ormbywaly4350 36 000 ??

@ormbywaly4350

2 жыл бұрын

@@thibolocrakYes exactly

It’s strange how some of the most decisive victories are won by the most tired and exhausted armies

@marcinsz3791

3 жыл бұрын

And small forces

@martinkolafa6310

3 жыл бұрын

It's because often both sides will be exhausted and exhausted armies breakdown more easily. So retreats are more likely to turn into routs.

@slawomirjesiolowski1609

3 жыл бұрын

Especially if the forces are formed from 3 separated Countries, using different weapons, commands and structures .... but hey that's a miracle ....

@silvadossantos6803

3 жыл бұрын

"Your enemy is tired as you" George Patton

@commisarmichael8097

2 жыл бұрын

@@slawomirjesiolowski1609 jeszcze armia Hallera i jej wyposażenie od Francuzów

I grew up in Poland during the Soviet years. When I moved to Canada in the early 90s was when I learned of this war. It was not taught to us during the cold war.

@SerialChiller1000

2 жыл бұрын

It was quite embarrassing for the Soviets. The Central Asian Revolt of 1916-1934 was not taught it Central Asian Soviet Republics.

@cbroz7492

2 жыл бұрын

...the Poles saved Western Civilization at least 3 times...at the gates of Vienna in 1683...here in 1920 in 1939 days before the German invasion when they issued an Enigma machine to MI6 and in the 1980s when John Paul II faced down the Soviet Union along with Solidarity...

@stroqus3830

2 жыл бұрын

@@cbroz7492 XDDD co za bzdury

@jacekbojanowicz3828

Жыл бұрын

Musiales byc na wagarach.W 1974r mialem za zadanie w szkole podstawowej przygotowac referat na temat tej wojny.

@jacekbojanowicz3828

Жыл бұрын

@@stroqus3830 Troche szerzej prosze podejsc do tematu.Jakies uzasadnienie.

I was born in Russia, and I’m really struggling to remember we were taught anything about this in school, we were just told that WWI slowly transferred to Russia’s civil war. Didn’t even know the Bolshevisks went to war with Poland in between.

@arturg3333

3 жыл бұрын

Similar case in Poland, the mainstream school history books only briefly mentioned the conflict

@_TkiT_

3 жыл бұрын

@@arturg3333 Literally every polish history book talks about this war.

@arturg3333

3 жыл бұрын

@@_TkiT_ yes, and like I said, they only mention it briefly.

@_TkiT_

3 жыл бұрын

​@@arturg3333 If the entire section on the interwar period (including a large part on the war) in primary school and another, even more detailed section in later schools, is not enough for you then I don't know how high are youre expectations.

@arturg3333

3 жыл бұрын

@@_TkiT_ In my opinion the sections dedicated to the war(especially the one in Primary School) are too short hence why I said the books only mention it briefly

My grandfather fought in this war on the Polish side.

@rudolfkraffzick642

3 жыл бұрын

Poland did defend herself in 1920. But in 1919 it was a conquering force: Kiew, Minsk, Lwow(Lviv) , Poznan. The ambition was to recreate the Polish-Lithuanian Empire of the 17. century and even more. These ambitions made Sovjet Union and Germany hostile and led to the desaster of 1939.

@Parsival509

3 жыл бұрын

Where are you from?

@damian9487

3 жыл бұрын

@@rudolfkraffzick642 most of the cities that Poland conquered were inhabited mainly by Poles and the Polish government had to defend Poles against the terror of the Bolsheviks,Piłsudski's ambition was to reach the border in 1772 and create independent Lithuania, Belarus and Ukraine in a close alliance with Poland

@gregski4130

3 жыл бұрын

@@rudolfkraffzick642 Actually it was German Conquering forces in Poznań. For over 100 years. Polish freed this city.

@Lupus737

3 жыл бұрын

@@rudolfkraffzick642 dude, Kiev and Minsk stood in a way during polish-soviet war. Pilusdzki even made an alliance with Ukrainian army against soviets, so there was no political chance of Kiev landing in Polish hands "disaster" of 1939 was determined by the will of bringing "the old order" in which Germany nad Russia had total control over central Europe. well, that plus german lebensraum program Polish ambition you wrote about were one of the two main political ideas for reborn Poland. The one you picked was nationalists vision from "Narodowa Demokracja" party, while Pilsudzki's vision was about creating a federation state with Ukraine, Belaruss and Lithuania

It seems that the Poles had a knack of breaking enemy cipher as was proven again when they broke the German enigma code in the 30s.

@plrc4593

Жыл бұрын

Indeed. Poland had excellent mathematicians before the world war II, the most prominent being Stefan Benach, one of the best mathematicians of 20th century whatsoever.

Don't forget about ammunition from our hungarian friends!!

@altergreenhorn

3 жыл бұрын

And dont forget that this war was started by Poland not Soviet union

@oskarfpqw5738

3 жыл бұрын

@@altergreenhorn Dont forget about propaganda in your country

@Kneorlan

3 жыл бұрын

​@@altergreenhorn They mentioned Poland's preemptive attack when they happened in previous videos.

@marcinterlecki6021

3 жыл бұрын

@@altergreenhorn First of all, there was no Soviet Union at that time. Read first, comment later ...

@patstrzeszewski3240

3 жыл бұрын

yeah

This channel can be subtitled: the war that refused to end.

@terraflow__bryanburdo4547

3 жыл бұрын

It did end...in 1989.

@britshseniorsergeant2099

3 жыл бұрын

Russia trying to reunite the Soviet Union and turn Communist: Am I a joke to you?

@terraflow__bryanburdo4547

3 жыл бұрын

@@britshseniorsergeant2099 Yes.

@kobusg7460

3 жыл бұрын

They're on August 1920 now - in August 2020. Only by +- December 2045 would this series +- come to an end. How old would you by then? Imagine you at current age but in Aug 1920. You'd have lived through at least 1 decade of turmoil already; to then live through it all for another 2 decades to come...

The British complaning about soviet double dealing is hilarious.

@plrc4593

Жыл бұрын

The British and Russians are heavy weight in double-dealing, but I think Russians still win easily.

Being from Poland, I am so glad that you highlighted this chapter of Polish people. Also it is worth to record that Hungary supplied tons of weapons and horses for Polish Army to finally expel the commies out of Polish frontier for next 20 years.

@richardmoloney689

2 жыл бұрын

Then they got it back.

@kevinsullivan7831

2 жыл бұрын

@@richardmoloney689 unfortunately

@user-qz4me3hb1d

Жыл бұрын

@@richardmoloney689 Thanks captain obvious. That was extremely necessary.

@javiermagana6364

Жыл бұрын

Those lands were never Polish. If they were modern day Poland would be making claims. What do you mean unfortunately? Would you wish Ukraine and Belarus cede more land?

@q3eq3eq65

Жыл бұрын

@@javiermagana6364 bruh learn some history

Props for pronouncing polish names pretty well:)

@maximilianolimamoreira5002

3 жыл бұрын

training helps,most of the time.

@huntclanhunt9697

3 жыл бұрын

Not physically possible without dislocating your jaw.

@michaelmccanna622

3 жыл бұрын

Dudes on point

@pravak6745

2 жыл бұрын

Except Lviv was badly mispronounced using Polish pronunciation. It is a Ukrainian city founded by Ukrainian king Danylo and and named after his son Lev.

@karol1992m

2 жыл бұрын

@@pravak6745 ukraiński król, hahaha a to dobre

The most underrated event in European history.............

@danam0228

3 жыл бұрын

Too bad Poland didn't fund their military more between this war and when Germany invaded them in '39. The British, French and others might have supported them as they had promised and could have otherwise preveneted so much suffering.

@TheWolfchen

3 жыл бұрын

The Soviets never stood a chance. They would have needed 40 times the amount of soldiers.

@danam0228

3 жыл бұрын

@Fabian Kirchgessner lol

@marcinterlecki6021

3 жыл бұрын

@@danam0228 Poland did invest enormously (that is, % of it's GDP) but it seems to be somehow forgotten that lands of Poland suffered badly during WWI (far more that e.g. France) being a main battlefield of the Eastern Front for a long time, with Poles conscripted to all 3 armies (Germany, A-H, Russia). And rebuilding the country after Red Army visit, from 3 totally different parts, was not easy. Secondly, Polish forces were only partially mobilized on Sept. 1st, as France forced Poles to postpone early mobilization so they can talko to Hitler. And thirdly - any help for Poland had been cancelled by France and UK no later than on Sept. 12 (Abbeville conference) - Poland was still fighting. If France would press on with it's absurd Saar attack, probably SU would not risk attack on 17th and Poland could drag the defense for few more months on Easter Poland, with far more advantageous terrain (woods, marshes) and autumn rainfalls.

@danam0228

3 жыл бұрын

@@marcinterlecki6021 Yeah, the country did not exist for about 100 years until Treaty of Versailles reestablished it. Still, it would have been nice if they could have invested more as some wanted. But hindsight is 20/20.

Shame that despite Polish code brakers you didn't mentioned how after capture of Soviet radio Polish radiotelegraphists were drown Russian communication by transmiting fragments of Bible for 2 days long during the battle! Soviets were unable to receive orders from Mińsk and commanders didn't know what is the situation. Polish cryptologists were absolutely top class these times. Soviet codes were broke already in September 1919. This shows how so few people can turn the tide of war.

@tomskonieczka2385

3 жыл бұрын

it is hilarious that the atheist Russians were crushed by utilizing the Bible.

@Brian-----

3 жыл бұрын

Full credit to the Poles, but also, the Russians and early Soviets had notoriously bad codes. Sometimes they had none, transmitting sensitive orders by radio in clear, ordinary Russian. This failure helped cost Russia in the German battles of 1914. In the early Soviet days the Red Army hadn't yet fully fixed the encryption problem they inherited from the Tsar. As long as the Reds were fighting the Whites, who had the same problem for the same reason, this wasn't a critical disadvantage, but it was costly against the Poles.

@yongzhencai959

3 жыл бұрын

@@tomskonieczka2385 Interesting point but the atheist part is overblown. Both Reds & Whites agreed that Poland was part of the Russian ruling zone. If it was the Orthodox Slavic Whites that were coming towards Warsaw, it would not have made any difference for the Poles. For nationalistic Poles, the main issue was Russia, regardless of ideology.

@tomskonieczka2385

3 жыл бұрын

@@yongzhencai959 Russia has always been, remains today and will be in the future the main enemy of Poland and a threat to Democracy in Europe. It is a barbaric country ruled by despots who know no other way to rule but through the whip. Poland has been the shield of Europe for centuries now. It is a shame that most European countries take us for granted, but the recent movement of US troops into Poland underlines the Russian threat and Poland's key role in stopping Russian expansion.

@greatwolf5372

3 жыл бұрын

@@tomskonieczka2385 How do most Poles feel about US troops in their country? I dont think Western Europeans like our presence in their countries so wondering if it's the same with Poles.

My Grandfather fought in Pilsudski's Army in 1920, near Kyiv. He was only 24 years old, fresh out of law school. I wish I could time travel to be with him.

Napoleon lost ,A Hitler lost and poor Poland just 1 plus year as a country won what a nation .

@knowstitches7958

Жыл бұрын

Hitler,Napoleon went on the offensive,Poland was o the defensive easier to win

@wojciechjankowski2920

Жыл бұрын

On August 27, 1610, Stanisław Żółkiewski, without consulting Zygmunt III, led to the signing of a settlement with boyars. In exchange for Polish aid in the removal of Dmitri II and the return of the border lands recaptured by the Polish army, they agreed to recognize Prince Władysław as tsar, accepting the stipulation that his coronation was to take place according to the Orthodox rite. The new ruler was also to guarantee the inviolability of the privileges of the states of the Moscow state. Vasyl and his brothers: Dmitri and Ivan Szujski, and the patriarch of Moscow, Filaret, were arrested. On October 9, at the request of the boyars, the Polish banners entered the Moscow Kremlin, and Żółkiewski placed the command over them in the hands of Aleksander Gosiewski. The Moscow Mint started minting silver kopecks with the name of the new Tsar Władysław Zygmuntowicz. On October 29, 1611, in the senate hall of the Royal Castle in Warsaw, Vasyl, Dymitr and Iwan paid tribute to the Polish king Sigismund III Vasa. In Russia, the anniversary of the expulsion of the Polish crew from the Kremlin on November 7, 1612 has been celebrated since 2005 as a national holiday called National Unity Day.

@wojciechjankowski2920

Жыл бұрын

@@knowstitches7958 On August 27, 1610, Stanisław Żółkiewski, without consulting Zygmunt III, led to the signing of a settlement with boyars. In exchange for Polish aid in the removal of Dmitri II and the return of the border lands recaptured by the Polish army, they agreed to recognize Prince Władysław as tsar, accepting the stipulation that his coronation was to take place according to the Orthodox rite. The new ruler was also to guarantee the inviolability of the privileges of the states of the Moscow state. Vasyl and his brothers: Dmitri and Ivan Szujski, and the patriarch of Moscow, Filaret, were arrested. On October 9, at the request of the boyars, the Polish banners entered the Moscow Kremlin, and Żółkiewski placed the command over them in the hands of Aleksander Gosiewski. The Moscow Mint started minting silver kopecks with the name of the new Tsar Władysław Zygmuntowicz. On October 29, 1611, in the senate hall of the Royal Castle in Warsaw, Vasyl, Dymitr and Iwan paid tribute to the Polish king Sigismund III Vasa. In Russia, the anniversary of the expulsion of the Polish crew from the Kremlin on November 7, 1612 has been celebrated since 2005 as a national holiday called National Unity Day.

@wojciechjankowski2920

Жыл бұрын

On August 27, 1610, Stanisław Żółkiewski, without consulting Zygmunt III, led to the signing of a settlement with boyars. In exchange for Polish aid in the removal of Dmitri II and the return of the border lands recaptured by the Polish army, they agreed to recognize Prince Władysław as tsar, accepting the stipulation that his coronation was to take place according to the Orthodox rite. The new ruler was also to guarantee the inviolability of the privileges of the states of the Moscow state. Vasyl and his brothers: Dmitri and Ivan Szujski, and the patriarch of Moscow, Filaret, were arrested. On October 9, at the request of the boyars, the Polish banners entered the Moscow Kremlin, and Żółkiewski placed the command over them in the hands of Aleksander Gosiewski. The Moscow Mint started minting silver kopecks with the name of the new Tsar Władysław Zygmuntowicz. On October 29, 1611, in the senate hall of the Royal Castle in Warsaw, Vasyl, Dymitr and Iwan paid tribute to the Polish king Sigismund III Vasa. In Russia, the anniversary of the expulsion of the Polish crew from the Kremlin on November 7, 1612 has been celebrated since 2005 as a national holiday called National Unity Day.

@GreatPolishWingedHussars

Жыл бұрын

You shouldn't mention Hitler and Napoléon in the same sentence! By the way, unfortunately, Poland lost together with Napoléon! After all, after defeating Russia, Poland would have regained all of the territories lost to Russia, if not even more. Because Napoléon would have wanted to reward Poland as the most important ally and at the same time weaken Russia. Napoleon therefore called the campaign against Russia the Polish campaign. In Wilna (today Vilnius), the Napoleonic troops, which included many Poles, were celebrated as liberators from the Polish majority population. So for Poland it was an even bigger defeat than for France. In fact, Napoleon is still honored in the Polish national anthem today. One line says:" Bonaparte has given us the example Of how we should prevail."

Did not learn about this in school. It is quite amazing how WW1 really didn't end.

The very best for the weekend! It's amazing to learn about history that usually you don't read or watch. Greetings from Argentina

I've been waiting on this for awhile.

@answerman9933

Жыл бұрын

100 years?

I'm surprised that you didn't mention the huge role of the Hungarian ammunition shipment(s) in the battle of Warsaw.

@mattbite

Жыл бұрын

...and the Czechs blocking its delivery..

@michaelk2130

Жыл бұрын

This was decisive factor in this war!

@paulmares9815

Жыл бұрын

@@mattbite Seriously? Very embarassing and shameful, if true

@jakubzielinski1972

Жыл бұрын

hi look now, same thing, but Poland is Hungary, German is Czech, and Ukraine is Poland

Reminds me the winged hussars. My ancestors(ottomans) had the same fate too

@saintsone7877

Жыл бұрын

At least your people were honourable. During the partitions of 1795 -1918 by Russia(what a surprise), Germany/Prussia(what another surprise) and the Austro-Hungarian Empires only Turkey always recognised Poland diplomatically. Yes, Poland helped defeat Ottomans in 1683 but after that the two nations became friends and respected each other.

@plrc4593

Жыл бұрын

Hehe, greetings from Poland.

Thank you for bringing the often overlooked part of history.

This battle is one of the most important, least-known battles ever. European and world history would very likely have changed if the Soviets had come to the doorstep of Western Europe.

@richardmoloney689

2 жыл бұрын

They did. They won. 1945.

@timcahill4676

2 жыл бұрын

@@richardmoloney689 very different circumstances, Britain and France would’ve smashed the Soviet’s in 1920 without much trouble. 1945 Britain France and also US together would’ve struggled to take USSR

@niepowaznyczlowiek

2 жыл бұрын

@@timcahill4676 Don't underestimate the communist fervor in Germany

@walterweiss7124

Жыл бұрын

masonry doesn't want it to be known: it was already predicted in Gietrzwald in 1877

@Seba00PL

Жыл бұрын

@lazarus921 Germany at the time was weaker than Poland. It was kept down by the Allies, had to pay reparations, it's army cut down massively, nearly bankrupt and with majority of people supporting communism. Had the Soviets arrived at their doorstep most Germans or communism circles would have welcomed them, unlike in Poland where the whole nation stood against Russia.

I love the programmes of the '20' not only for their inherent interest, but they lay out the foundations of many of the geopolitical tensions of today.

Great video. Now we need a Sabaton song for this.

@FeuerKriegDivisionPoland

3 жыл бұрын

Sabaton Glorious Land made a long time ago

Some Poles who fought for Poland's independence in that war, later fought with Red Army against Hitler eg Henryk Berling

@filipnalewaja5609

Жыл бұрын

Victims od gułag.

It just occurred to me that many of these Russian and Polish soldiers were probably veterans of the Great War, and up until 1917 had fought on the same side against Germany, enduring and suffering together. Now, just 3 years later, here they are in combat once more, but this time at each other's throats and irreconcilably divided ideologically.

@johnnyenglish583

2 жыл бұрын

You're right, but it's even more complicated than that. Poland had been partitioned between Russia, Austria-Hungary and Prussia (Germany), so in fact Poles were forced to fight on both sides of WW1 (without really wanting to be on either side as Germany, Austria and Russia were all effectively occupiers). So a person from southern Poland may have participated in stopping a RUSSIAN offensive literally on the outskirts of Krakow in 1914, and then stop a SOVIET offensive at Warsaw in 1920, and the people on the other side would have been fighting for two different countries: Imperial Russia and then Soviet Union. Central and Eastern European history is quite complicated...

@Emperoroleary

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnnyenglish583 there was also the german minorities in poland, must’ve been awkward

@vattghern257

Жыл бұрын

Poles were forced to fight alongside the Russians in ww1, there was no problem to fight them

@Emperoroleary

Жыл бұрын

@@vattghern257 russia had their crazy ideas of pan slavism

@walterweiss7124

Жыл бұрын

indeed my grand-grand-uncle was general in both armies

This battle was really interesting how the USSR was stopped by the Polish army.

@peaceonearth8693

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I guess they were no joke.

@DK-xc4yn

3 жыл бұрын

No USSR, RSFSR

@dorifor4ik170

3 жыл бұрын

Как остановила у Порога столицы ,с иностранной подержкой

@georgekuczer3543

3 жыл бұрын

It wasn't just one battle, however, at the same time, several battles had been fought within a radius of about sixty miles, and, that's just 'the Battle of Warsaw', the Budionny's horse Army in the south had as a Commissar no other than Jo. Stalin, hence, ten years later, Stalin had Thuchatchevsky killed, however, had the Poles had lost, the whole of Western Europe would had been in Bolsheviks; hands.

@altergreenhorn

3 жыл бұрын

Soviet union was crumbled team with WWI and communist revolution behind it wasn't a real achievement, on the other hand Poland forget what they did and stil cryaing because soviets issued an invoice in 1939 for 1918-1920

I find that last sentiment of bolsheviks ironically being saved a bit silly, I think history showed a couple times afterwards that western powers wouldnt lift a finger if a rising aggresive empire in europe started devouring other countries.

@johnd2058

3 жыл бұрын

Given the Third Reich's jump on re-armament, and the USSR being wayyyyy over there past a million Red-White-Black flags, that was the right move at the time. Churchill is reported to have said he was glad to be out of power, otherwise he'd have to do just what he was lambasting Chamberlain for. True for the USA, though; "America First" has _always_ served only the interests of those with America first on their enemies list.

@hellaciousharry

3 жыл бұрын

I think you're probably right. More recently, the Russian Invasion of Ukraine and Annexation of Crimea is, I think, an example of this.

@kingzod8536

3 жыл бұрын

@@hellaciousharry no one likes war, but that's why we have embargoes and heavy sanctions this which aren't really being used on Russia, mainly because European the nations still benefit economically from Russia.

My grandfather fought in this war. As the veteran of Great War and corporal of 11th Regiment of Mounted Border Gunners was the chief of section of heavy machine guns. Because of battle of Radzymin received the cross of valor.

@rab8347

2 жыл бұрын

Cześć i Chwała Bohaterom!!!

Those are some nice map animations TGW!

I have been waiting for this episode since it was announced that the Great War channel would continue past November 1918. Thank you!

I finally got around to watching 16 days in Berlin and got to say it was very detailed and very interesting documentary. Really loved the many inclusions of the thoughts of the actual people who were there. Also the episodes of the Great War are becoming better and better. I really like format you're using. Keep up the great work and gunfingers to the entire team!

@jessealexander2695

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Ah, my favorite part of the weekend! All the great channels uploading

Polish Intelligence could read all Red Army telegrams within hours or minutes not days. Sometimes Polish head of army got it before Red Army officers.

Congrats on making it to nebula!!!

This is instantly one of my favorite episodes of the post-1918 Great War series. (PS I still love you guys, and your work is amazing, but...I miss Jesse's suspenders.)

Props for not only showing the war in typical terms - commanders, battles, dates but the social context of the conflict which is quite rare

Outstanding content. Well done Sirs!

Yes. You're the only people who make a 30 minute video that I'm actually excited about

Pretty sad that history has to be "advertizer friendly" now.

Excellent research, production and presentation (as always)

@jessealexander2695

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

The fun part about the cavalry commander Gai is that his tactics lead him to his fall. He was fighting along the german border when the polish attack forced him to back down. He was thrown in to germany and then arrested with his troops. Later he was killed by the communists

Thank you for your details analysis of the war. A great production of war documentary

been a fan of this channel for at least 5 years. still great.

Magnificent!!!. A fabulously educating video. Thank you.

How can you create a whole episode about the Battle of Warsaw and not mention gen. Tadeusz Rozwadowski even once? He was the mastermind behind the entire operation!

@janszczydomiski479

3 жыл бұрын

True :)

@stevepodleski

Жыл бұрын

where did you get that info, I thought Pilsudski was the genius behind the plan but is was pure luck to attack the weakest point of the Soviet line.

@poiuyt975

Жыл бұрын

@@stevepodleski Piłsudski arrived at the scene when the battle was almost won. He was a leader but not a strategist, he didn't have any military education either. This information isn't mentioned in school books, so ad not to damage his legend.

I'm from Poland and I've been looked for some interesting channels in English with slowly speeking to improve my language, and I found it here. Thanks for this video.

The finest quality history channel. Loved the new animations and maps!

16:43 sounds familiar nowadays?

@alania8737

Жыл бұрын

20th century Larvrov

YES! So glad you covered this topic today (ok, I'm, a day late on the notification, so it's yesterday).

Thank you for making this video

So what you're saying is... if the Bolsheviks had conquered Poland we wouldn't have Cyberpunk 2077?

@marcinterlecki6021

3 жыл бұрын

Nor The Witcher, for that matter.

@moalabs

3 жыл бұрын

Cybergopnik 2077 ;)

@pavel3659

3 жыл бұрын

Equality is more valuable than computer games.

@maxm2574

3 жыл бұрын

Truly nationalized CD Project RED (like really red) would make a game without bugs available to every worker for free. Unfortunately Soviets lost

@Journey_Awaits

3 жыл бұрын

Collectivismpunk 1999 a futuristic farming simulator for all peasants to enjoy

Outstanding video!

This channel is consistantly excellent . Great episode .

@jessealexander2695

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great work, awesome video

Thanks so much for this right now. Addresses alot of selective historical memory.

My previous comment was removed - how lovely. So once more: Gen. Henryk Rozwadowski was the author of the plan of the Warsaw battle. Why has he disappeared from this episode? The battle itself was on August 15th 1920, on the feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, thus it is sometimes called the miracle on Vistula. Also, Polish army was able to do the battle at all only because of the help from Hungary, as ammunition bought in France stuck there because of the communistic strike in docks. Hungarians supplied ammunition to Polish forces through Romania. Thank you Hungarian brothers! Polish cryptographers were able to crack Red Army codes and so on the day of the battle atheistic Red Army was listening to the Holy Bible on their radio. Stalin failed to take Lwów in 1920, fell in disfavor with Lenin and it was a major private issue for him. He took his revenge on the city and its inhabitants in 1945 when he redrew Polish borders and cut off Lwów from Poland and gifted it to newly created Ukraine. My question stays regarding sources which are used here - seems to be exclusively German or English group works. Especially quotes regarding Abraham sons and their situation on Polish land is highly selective - unfortunately I am being censored in my comments, so I can't really talk about history of David Tribe in Poland fully, especially between 1916 and 1945 when they ceased to exist courtesy to our highly civilised western neighbor. However emigration was mentioned - I will quote here Prof. Maria Micińska who studies the history of Polish emigration: "Thousands of Poles got "stuck" in the partitioning states during World War I. After regaining independence, until 1923, re-emigration to Poland exceeded emigration." In a period we are talking about Poland was simultaneously fighting the war and rebuilding after the World War I that was fought on its territory (we can remember front under Łódź ) and trying to establish one language - instead of 3 different local mixes after Polish was forbidden to be printed, spoken or taught for 100 years - one set of railroads instead of 2 different systems, setting up its own monetary system etc. As for resentment between peasants and city dwellers - gibberish! People were fighting arm in arm Red Army and Witos was very popular and respected figure in cities (especially in Kraków).

@arturg3333

3 жыл бұрын

Just one note, Rozwadowski's name was Tadeusz not Henryk

@xxMADxxSCIENTISTxx

3 жыл бұрын

1) Of course gen. Rozwadowski prepared the details of the plan. He was the chief of staff - that's what chiefs of staff do. However, the general concept that appeared on 6th of August as Order 8358/III was most probably created by Pilsudski - it is even claimed by Rozwadowski himself in his letter to Pilsudski from the 15th of August. 2) The battle lasted from 13th to 25th; the critical maneuver from Wieprz was executed on the 16th. 3) The battle was called "a miracle" ironically by Stanislaw Stronski, who was a political opponent of Pilsudski. 4) Polish cryptographers indeed broke the soviet codes roughly in September of 1919. However, in general you break codes to listen, not to broadcast. Hence, the anecdote regarding the Bible (even if true) has little to do with that.

@janszczydomiski479

3 жыл бұрын

It's true. It was Rozwadowski's plan not Piłsudski's but all the glory was bound to Piłsudski. Gen. Rozwadowski agreed to this because he didn't want political glory. He was one of the best polish patriot and military genius that wished only Poland was strong and independent. Why do historians always forget about him? I don't know. He was imprisoned, by Piłsudski after Piłsudski's coup and many peole at a time knew that he was poisoned in jail and then released (died soon after). After examining the body doctors had no doubt that he was poisoned. Later the prohibition to examin his body only ensured population of the cause of his death. It all was ordered by Piłsudski. Pidsudski was not even in Warsaw when counter attack took place. He gave his resignation to prime minister Wincenty Witos and went to Bobow to meet his family. Historians should really search deeper and not read propaganda that is creating such lies like this one.

@janszczydomiski479

3 жыл бұрын

In Poland by this propagada Piłsudski is considered as a real patriot. For me he is not. He was ruthlessly killing his political opponents and he destroyed polish economy leading polish people to starve. My grandmother said that even cats where eaten out in Poland when he ruled.

@xxMADxxSCIENTISTxx

3 жыл бұрын

@@janszczydomiski479 1) No proper historian forgets about gen. Rozwadowski - he was a talented tactician, brilliant general, and his impact on the battle is undeniable. Even taking that into consideration, you've got to remember that it was Rozwadowski himself (!) who claimed in his letter to the marshal (written on the 15th of August) that the idea of counterattack from the vicinity of river Wieprz had been proposed by Pilsudski. 2) The moral aspect of what Pilsudski did with the political opposition after May 1926 (unfortunately, including gen. Rozwadowski) was not discussed above. 3) "After examining the body doctors had no doubt that he was poisoned." - Rozwadowski died a full year after his release from jail. The theory concerning an assassination is not as well supported by facts as you claim it is and I'm pretty sure that you know it. 4) "Pidsudski was not even in Warsaw when counter attack took place." - That's because the battle did not happen in Warsaw (?). Pilsudski arrived in Pulawy on the 13th to take command over the planned counterattack from Wieprz. There were plenty of people from the time supporting this claim. 5) "Historians should really search deeper and not read propaganda that is creating such lies like this one." -- They did. The problem is that the debate regarding 'Pilsudski vs. Rozwadowski vs. Weygand' was solved long time ago in the academic circles. As for this moment, the only thing remaining here and there is squabble flaming around internet for a variety of reasons. 6) "In Poland by this propagada Piłsudski is considered as a real patriot. For me he is not." -- Maybe he was. Maybe he was not. It doesn't have anything to do with his contribution to the battle. 7) "My grandmother said that even cats where eaten out in Poland when he ruled." -- These times were indeed rough and Sanacja is guilty of many things. I wish your family all best! Edit: Minor corrections of the post.

Hail the Miracle on the Vistula!

@johnnyenglish583

2 жыл бұрын

Please, stop calling it a "miracle". It detracts from the sacrifice of the officers and men who laid their lives on the line.

Great video, looking forward to your next videos❣❣

Excellent review! Thanks.

Jesse has a wonderful pronunciation

@jessealexander2695

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@MaciejBogdanStepien

3 жыл бұрын

True.

This was great. More Polish content as it's often overlooked in west centric youtube history and military channels.

The Curiosity stream + Nebula package has stoked my interest

Great stuff. Important history, I knew not a bit of this before today.

I read and used a LOT of Isaac Babel's works in my senior thesis for my undergraduate degree, a novella exploring magical realism set during the American Gilded Age. He had an uncanny and horrifying way of describing the terror of conflict that helped me frame my authorial voice. Imagine how surprised I was to see him turn up in this episode! Excellent research and quotations as always. Thanks!

@jessealexander2695

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks - he also turns up in our previous episode on the earlier phase of this war.

Nothing like a 30min documentary from the Great War

Awesome work, thanks

Fantastic presentation

Im a histroy buff I have never heard about this before . Have heard of the red and white war in Russia , but never heard of a battle for Warsaw before.

@krzysztofzakrocki2210

2 жыл бұрын

Nót battle of warsaw, polish-bolhevics war, that is what it was

@Martek127

2 жыл бұрын

Because it doesn't sell well in Hollywood

I did sign up! Enjoying 16 days, thoroughly. Could not pass up this offer.

@TheGreatWar

3 жыл бұрын

thanks William

The ending was absolutely perfect.

"I judged the Poles by their enemies. And I found it was an almost unfailing- truth that their enemies were the enemies of magna- nimity and manhood. If a man loved slavery, if he loved usury, if he loved terrorism and all the trampled mire of materialistic politics, I have always found that he added to these affections the passion of a hatred of Poland. She could be judged in the light of that hatred ; and the judgment has proved to be right.” G.K. Chesterton

@saintsone7877

Жыл бұрын

100% true and correct Ania. Sums up Polands enemies, detractors etc so well.

@robertgrochowski687

Жыл бұрын

Polish historic enemies : Gernany, Russia . Polish modern enemies: Russia, political part of Germany, political part of Israel .

@saintsone7877

Жыл бұрын

@@robertgrochowski687 Yes, It is amazing how little has changed in 1000+ years of Polish existence. Always the same enemies. They have had troubles at one time or another with others but all seem to have settled their differences and got on with life but Russia/Germany always seem to want to destroy Poland. And as always the political side of Israel has now entered the scene over the perennial problem, money.

Fine job. College-level instruction.

@jessealexander2695

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jjns5600

3 жыл бұрын

No....UNIVERSITY, IVY LEAGUE!!!

Most important battle in Europe.

Thank you!!

EXCELLENT!

The American eagles came from the skies and bombed the Russians... No joke

@justynagorka3972

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, true!

@krzysztoflewandowski1875

2 жыл бұрын

True. Writer of “King Kong” fight in Polish squadron and was great pilot

@saintsone7877

Жыл бұрын

True. And the leader was a descendent who fought alongside Pulaski(Polish officer who fought in war of independence). When asked why he and others came he said words to the effect " My ancestor fought alongside Pulaski and other Poles in our time of need so only fair we fight alongside the Poles in their time of need".

Soviets: "See ya again in '39!"

@xenq_4566

3 жыл бұрын

Poles " see ya again in 89"

@darekjaskulski3375

3 жыл бұрын

@@xenq_4566 Really?

@CaptainHarlock-kv4zt

3 жыл бұрын

Germans: We love you both. See ya...

@EdinProfa

3 жыл бұрын

@@xenq_4566 Russia: See you in 2022.

@zepter00

3 жыл бұрын

@@EdinProfa we see ruSSians every day. They are comming to Poland to see How developed country Looks like and to buy things in Poland for lower prices than in ruSSia. 😆

I love Your dedication to details!

I hope this achievement will be repeated today few hundred kilometers to the east. Barbaric state from the east must be repelled.

Worth to mention the enormous help from Hungary and the sunbersions by Czechs

Me at the end of the video - "Poland saved advertisers from bolshevism, but Poland didn't save bolsheviks from advertisements"

Excellent!

This was the war that saw my great grandparents on my mother's side flee to Scotland.

@AndrewH2791

3 жыл бұрын

Very wise of them.

@PRLcafe

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like traitors …

Long live Poland!

Completely excellent.

Great job as usual . . . but can you add a little color to the maps?

Huge respect for the freedom loving Polish people

@belotypen

Жыл бұрын

🤩🥳🥳🥳🥳

@rtmclean484

Жыл бұрын

Well at this time it was Polish aristocracy fighting a war against the red army. They were hardly nice to their own people and kept most of the polish population oppressed and uneducated.

...the Polish victory came in 15 August...the feast of the Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, into heaven...the prayers of the Polish people were answered...

@danrook5757

Жыл бұрын

Poland celebrates this day big time. Visited from Canada a few years ago. It was huge holiday

Super ,thx

I tried to hunt a spotted wild boar, but gave up and subscribed to Nebula instead. I hope I didn't disappoint you guys too much!

LONG HAVE I WAITED!

@gameoflife9576

3 жыл бұрын

Have you heard the tragedy of darth Plageius the Wise?

13:30 That is not Sergey Kamenev, but his more famous counterpart, Lev Kamenev

That's great English speaking people having interests about the Great War! 😌🤓🤠✌️

This channel should do an episode on Marshall Pilsudski.

The battle that saved western civilization and its rarely talked about

It is probably best video about this battle on youtube. Simple facts, back by sources from both sites and lack of religious or overly patriotic propaganda. Great stuff!

@jessealexander2695

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

13:32: Not 100% sure, but the the highlighted guy looks like Lev Kamenev, not Sergey.

My great grandfather faught in this he was 16

In the period from August 19 to August 30, 1920, the 6th Sich Division of the Ukrainian People's Republic under the command of Colonel-General Marko Bezruchko repelled the attacks of Budyonny's 1st Cavalry Army near Zamosti. Bezruchko commanded the city's collateral, which included: the 6th Sich division, the 31st Polish regiment and 2 stages of kuren. A total of 3200 bayonets, 200 sabers, 12 guns and 3 armored trains. Marines of the Ukrainian People's Republic of Ukraine under the Minister of the Navy of the Ukrainian People's Republic Mykhailo Bilinskyi became the fortress near Zamosti that the troops of M. Tukhachevsky could not overcome.

@saintsone7877

Жыл бұрын

Yes, always a forgotten detail in this war with the Russians. Historians forget Ukraines fate many times was tied to Polands fate. Poland and Ukraine have at times been mortal enemies but generally both fought side by side most of the time against Russian aggression towards both and modern day Ukraine was a valuable member of the Polish/Lithuanian Commonwealth for much of that Commonwealth until the Cossack rebellion in the 17th century. And today who is helping the Ukrainians against the Russians along with many others?