Pomoc państwa węgierskiego dla Polski w 1920 roku
The Hungarian state’s help for Poland in 1920

Summary/Abstract: The article ponders an important question of Polish-Hungarian relations in the midst of Polish-Soviet war in 1920. First of all, it presents the wide scope of aid provided to Poland by the Hungarian state throughout the former country’s struggle for independence and securing its place on the map of the post-WWI Europe. Moreover, the article goes on to indicate the political aims and objectives pursued by Hungarians while supporting the fight and policies of the re-established Polish state. What constituted the crucial part thereof was supplying firearms and ammunition manufactured in Hungary along with the assistance during delivery process of the army materiel purchased by Poland in the western Europe, including weaponry, ammunition, and military equipment. The author of the article provides comprehensive data on the amount of military materiel supplied by Hungary to Poland, complementing it with information concerning the details of transporting it by railway through Hungarian and Romanian territory in 1920, and giving account of the role Hungarian volunteers played in the Polish Armed Forces as well as of attempts of implementing the Hungarian concept of close strategic alliance with Poland. The article also presents the geopolitical determinants that emphasize the essence and role of Hungarian aid granted/rendered to Poland.

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