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The Polish-Russian War 1919-1921
Between the 13th and 16th of August, 1920, a battle raged in and around Warsaw between Polish and Bolshevik forces. At stake was the future of Poland as well as the future of Europe. Red Army commanders made a tactical error when a large part of their force diverted north of Warsaw in order to cut Polish supply lines from the Baltic Sea. Pilsudski had set a trap and sprung it, taking full advantage of the Russian error. The result was the diverted Red Army force itself became cut off from their supply line, and the remaining Red Army force was decimated. This battle was in church holiday and for many peoples was a miracle, and became known as the "Miracle on the Wistula". The day 15 Aug. was decisive for the battle and now is Holiday Polish Armed Forces
Between the 13th and 16th of August, 1920, a battle raged in and around Warsaw between Polish and Bolshevik forces. At stake was the future of Poland as well as the future of Europe. Red Army commanders made a tactical error when a large part of their force diverted north of Warsaw in order to cut Polish supply lines from the Baltic Sea. Pilsudski had set a trap and sprung it, taking full advantage of the Russian error. The result was the diverted Red Army force itself became cut off from their supply line, and the remaining Red Army force was decimated. This battle was in church holiday and for many peoples was a miracle, and became known as the "Miracle on the Wistula". The day 15 Aug. was decisive for the battle and now is Holiday Polish Armed Forces
