Zaloga, Steven J.

Warsaw 1920: The War for the Eastern Borderlands (Campaign)

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ISBN 13:
9781472837295
author:
Zaloga, Steven J.
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Osprey Publishing
language:
English
Publication Year:
2020
Pages:
96
Dimensions:
24.8 x 18.4 centimetres (0.24 kg
Genre:
History, Military History, General,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 4 working days
£14.87

Description

The 1920 Battle of Warsaw: A Turning Point in European History In August 1920, the fate of newly independent Poland hung in the balance as it faced off against the Soviet Red Army. This pivotal conflict, known as the "miracle on the Vistula," saw the Polish army rally and repel the Red Army at Warsaw and Lwow, preventing a potential Communist revolution in Europe. The Battle of Warsaw was a war of maneuver, with both sides employing traditional and advanced tactics. Horse cavalry played a dominant role, but airplanes, tanks, and armored trains lent an air of modernity to the conflict. As the two armies clashed, the outcome hung precariously in the balance, with the Soviet leadership confident of advancing into Germany. This illustrated study explores the Battle of Warsaw through its key events and tactics, shedding light on a momentous turning point in European history that could have had far-reaching consequences for the continent.

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