Piłsudski’s unorthodox capture of Wilno in spring 1919: risk-taking, good fortune, and myth-making
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Mokslo publikacijos / Scientific publications
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Žurnalų straipsniai / Journal articles
Language:
Anglų kalba / English
Title:
Piłsudski’s unorthodox capture of Wilno in spring 1919: risk-taking, good fortune, and myth-making
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In the Journal:
Journal of Slavic military studies, 2015, 28, 1, 133-155
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Summary / Abstract:
ENContrary to what some authors assert, the idea of ‘liberating’ Wilno from the Soviets did have the support of Polish political and military circles. What evoked reservations was merely Piłsudski’s execution of this idea. His Wilno operation was controversial from a military standpoint and its timing questionable, politically and militarily. It put Poland and its leader at significant risk. While ultimately Piłsudski was vindicated by a brilliant victory, it resulted in no small measure from good fortune.
DOI:
0.1080/13518046.2015.998126
ISSN:
1556-3006
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2026-03-07 16:43:21
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