ISBN10: 0712606947, ISBN13: 9780712606943, [publisher: Vintage, London] Softcover Paperback. 'Norman Davies's book is a permanent contribution to historical knowledge and international understanding.' A. J. P. TaylorSurprisingly little known, the Polish-Soviet War of 1919-20 was to change the course of twentieth-century history.In White Eagle, Red Star, Norman Davies gives a full account of the War, with its dramatic climax in August 1920 when the Red Army - sure of victory and pledged to carry the Revolution across Europe to 'water our horses on the Rhine' - was crushed by a devastating Polish attack. Since known as the 'miracle on the Vistula', it remains one of the most decisive battles of the Western world.Drawing on both Polish and Russian sources, Norman Davies illustrates the narrative with documentary material which hitherto has not been readily available and shows how the War was far more an 'episode' in East European affairs, but largely determined the course of European history for the next twenty years or more. This volume gives a full account of the Polish-Soviet War of 1919-20, when the Red Army was crushed by a devasting Polish attack. The author draws on documentary material and shows how this episode largely determined the course of European history for the next 20 years. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
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ISBN10: 0712606947, ISBN13: 9780712606943, [publisher: Vintage, London] Softcover Paperback. 'Norman Davies's book is a permanent contribution to historical knowledge and international understanding.' A. J. P. TaylorSurprisingly little known, the Polish-Soviet War of 1919-20 was to change the course of twentieth-century history.In White Eagle, Red Star, Norman Davies gives a full account of the War, with its dramatic climax in August 1920 when the Red Army - sure of victory and pledged to carry the Revolution across Europe to 'water our horses on the Rhine' - was crushed by a devastating Polish attack. Since known as the 'miracle on the Vistula', it remains one of the most decisive battles of the Western world.Drawing on both Polish and Russian sources, Norman Davies illustrates the narrative with documentary material which hitherto has not been readily available and shows how the War was far more an 'episode' in East European affairs, but largely determined the course of European history for the next twenty years or more. This volume gives a full account of the Polish-Soviet War of 1919-20, when the Red Army was crushed by a devasting Polish attack. The author draws on documentary material and shows how this episode largely determined the course of European history for the next 20 years. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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ISBN10: 0712606947, ISBN13: 9780712606943, [publisher: Random House 2003-11-27, London] Softcover Language: ENG
[Oxford, OX, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2003]

ISBN10: 0712606947, ISBN13: 9780712606943, [publisher: Random House 2003-11-27, London] Softcover Language: ENG
[Oxford, OX, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2003]

Pimlico 2003 Trade paperback New 2003. New Ed. Paperback. This volume gives a full account of the Polish-Soviet War of 1919-20, when the Red Army was crushed by a devasting Polish attack. The author draws on documentary material and shows how this episode largely determined the course of European history for the next 20 years. Num Pages: 320 pages, 8. BIC Classification: 1DVP; 1DVUA; HBJD; HBLW; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 154 x 25. Weight in Grams: 486......We ship daily from our Bookshop.