The Battle of Warsaw 1920: How Poland Defeated the Red Army

In August 1920, the fate of Poland—and perhaps all of Europe—hung in the balance as the Red Army marched on Warsaw. Just months after the re-establishment of Polish independence, a massive Soviet offensive threatened to crush the young republic. This episode tells the story of the Battle of Warsaw, also known as the Miracle on the Vistula, where Polish forces under Józef Piłsudski executed a daring counterattack that routed the Bolsheviks. We explore the strategic genius of Piłsudski's plan, the critical role of General Tadeusz Rozwadowski, the chaotic retreats and heroic stands, and the political aftermath that shaped interwar Europe. Discover how a ragtag army of volunteers, veterans, and even schoolchildren turned the tide against the Red Army's revolutionary tide. We also touch on the controversy of who deserves credit for the victory and how the battle influenced Soviet strategy for decades. If you thought Poland's survival was a miracle, wait till you hear the details. #BattleOfWarsaw #MiracleOnTheVistula #PolishSovietWar #JZefPiSudski #TadeuszRozwadowski #MikhailTukhachevsky #RedArmy #PolishArmy #Warsaw1920 #CudNadWis #Wieprz #Radzymin #OssW #5thArmy #Sikorski #History #FexingoHistory #EasternEurope #PolishHistory #WingedHussars Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo