Davies, Norman
White Eagle, Red Star: The Polish-Soviet War, 1919-20
- ISBN 13:
- 9780712606943
- author:
- Davies, Norman
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Pimlico
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.3 x 2.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- European history: from c 1900 -
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Polish-Soviet War of 1919-20 was a pivotal event in twentieth-century history, yet it remains relatively unknown. In "White Eagle, Red Star", Norman Davies provides a comprehensive account of the conflict, shedding light on a dramatic turning point that shaped the course of European history. The war's climax, the "miracle on the Vistula", saw the Red Army, confident of victory, crushed by a devastating Polish attack in August 1920. Davies draws on both Polish and Russian sources to illustrate the narrative, making use of previously unavailable documentary material. This fresh perspective reveals the war's significance as an episode in East European affairs, with far-reaching consequences for the next twenty years. By examining the Polish-Soviet War, Davies provides a nuanced understanding of the complex web of events that defined the early twentieth century.
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