How the Red Army's advance on Warsaw was halted in 1920
In the summer of 1920, the Bolsheviks pushed deep into Polish territory, aiming to spread the revolution into Western Europe. This documentary examines the pivotal Battle of Warsaw, where the forces of Josef Pilsudski stood their ground to defend the capital.
The film explores the high-stakes conflict of the Polish-Soviet War, a period when the Soviet leadership sought to extend their revolutionary influence across the continent. As the Red Army advanced from both the north and south, the newly formed Polish state faced an existential threat. The footage contextualizes the strategic importance of Warsaw, which served as the final line of defense for the nation under the leadership of Josef Pilsudski.
Source: Battle of Warsaw - Turning Point of Polish-Soviet War (Documentary)
