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14.08.2020

Roger Moorhouse on the export of the Revolution in 1920 (exclusive)

In connection with the centenary of the battle of Warsaw fought during the Polish-Bolshevik war on 13–25 August 1920 on the outskirts of Warsaw, the Institute of National Remembrance has launched an information campaign on this historical event. It includes the opening of an exhibition, publishing popular articles by IPN’s scholars, numerous educational projects, also for younger audience in the form of animated films, as well as traditional and social media campaigns.

Taking into consideration the significance of the battle, which not only decided about Poland’s independence but also halted the spread of communism to Central and Western Europe, we wanted to enrich this year’s celebration by giving it a more international dimension. As part of this, we asked Roger Moorhouse, a renowned academic and author, to address the subject from a broader perspective.

 In his second longer exclusive film Roger Moorhouse depicts in detail the situation in Germany in the aftermath of the First World War. He points out that the Polish victory in the Battle of Warsaw was a key factor in stopping the export of Bolshevik revolution westwards.

 

 

 

 

 


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