| ID | 137556 |
| Title Proper | Piłsudski’s unorthodox capture of Wilno in spring 1919 |
| Other Title Information | risk-taking, good fortune, and myth-making |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Borzecki, Jerzy |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | ontrary 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. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Slavic Military Studies Vol.28, No.1; Jan-Mar-2015: p.133-155 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Slavic Military Studies Vol: 28 No 1 |
| Key Words | Culture ; Poland ; Cultural Identity ; Victory ; Great War ; Warfare History ; Political Orthodox ; Cultural Orthodox ; Political Circles ; Military Circles ; World War – I |