The Polish-Soviet War: Kiev Offensive and the Miracle on the Vistula

In 1920, the newly independent Polish Republic under Józef Piłsudski launched a bold offensive into Ukraine, capturing Kiev and pushing deep into Soviet territory. But the Red Army, led by Mikhail Tukhachevsky and Alexander Yegorov, struck back with a devastating counteroffensive that threatened Warsaw itself. This episode examines the dramatic turn of events known as the Miracle on the Vistula, where Piłsudski's risky maneuver saved Poland from Soviet conquest. We explore the political calculations of Lenin and the Bolsheviks, the role of the Ukrainian People's Republic under Symon Petliura, and the brutal fighting that shaped borders for decades. Also covered: the Battle of Komarów, one of the last great cavalry engagements, and the peace that followed at Riga in 1921.

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