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The Second Silesian Uprising (Polish: Drugie powstanie śląskie) was the second of the three uprisings. In February 1920, an Allied Plebiscite Commission was sent to Upper Silesia. It was composed of representatives of the Allied forces, mostly from France, with smaller contingents from United Kingdom and Italy. [ 2 ]
Anny) was the biggest battle of the Silesian Uprisings. [2] The battle, which took place between May 21–26, 1921, was fought at the Annaberg (Polish: Góra Św. Anny ), a strategic hill near the village of Annaberg O.S. ( Góra Świętej Anny ), located southeast of Oppeln (Opole) in Upper Silesia , Weimar Germany .
Poland and Germany have been in many armed conflicts against each other. These include conflicts such as Polish–Teutonic Wars, Silesian Uprisings and World War II.This does include Polish and German intervention in wars such as the Lithuanian Civil War or the Zamość uprising.
Before the plebiscite took place, two Silesian Uprisings supporting the Polish option had broken out. A third uprising occurred after the plebiscite. Based on the results of the plebiscite, which was held on 20 March 1921, Upper Silesia was divided between Poland and Germany. The Polish part was incorporated as the Silesian Voivodeship.
Salt of the Black Earth (Polish: Sól ziemi czarnej) is a Polish historical film that takes place during the Second Silesian Uprising. [1] It was directed by Kazimierz Kutz and released in 1970. [2] [3] The film was selected as the Polish entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 43rd Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee. [4]
The Battle of Paprotzan (Polish: Bitwa o Paprocany) was a battle during the First Silesian Uprising that occurred on 17 August 1919 in the village of Paprotzan on the outskirts of Tichau, and resulted in a Polish victory. The Battle of Paprotzan is considered the most significant insurgent victory of the First Silesian Uprising in the Pleß ...
The Battle of Bobrek was an engagement that occurred in the town of Bobrek during the First Silesian Uprising on 18 August 1919.. Insurgent forces under the command of Jan Trzęsiok captured the town of Bobrek, before declaring an establishment of a "Polish Republic". [1]
Pages in category "Silesian Uprisings" The following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total. ... Polish Military Organization of Upper Silesia; S.