The issue of supplying war invalids from the former Ukrainian People’s Republic in the Second Polish Republic in 1921–1927 Cover Image

Kwestia zaopatrzenia inwalidów wojennych z byłej Ukraińskiej Republiki Ludowej w II Rzeczpospolitej w latach 1921–1927
The issue of supplying war invalids from the former Ukrainian People’s Republic in the Second Polish Republic in 1921–1927

Author(s): Wojciech Święch
Subject(s): History, Military history, Interwar Period (1920 - 1939)
Published by: Oficyna Wydawnicza KA AFM
Keywords: Polish-Soviet war; Second Polish Republic; the Ukrainian People’s Republic; Ukrainian war invalids

Summary/Abstract: The main purpose of the article is to analyze the issues regarding the supply of war invalids from the former Ukrainian People’s Republic who fought alongside the Polish Army in the Polish-Soviet war. Aft er the end of hostilities, they were interned in Poland along with other soldiers of the Ukrainian People’s Republic. After the liquidation of internment camps in 1924, they found themselves in a diffi cult situation. However, it wasn’t until 1927 that they were equated with Polish war invalids. This article shows the legislative process that led to the issue of a regulation on this matter. It also shows the motives of the Polish authorities.

  • Issue Year: XXIII/2020
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 55-69
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Polish