Piłsudski Legion

The Piłsudski Legion was a military unit formed in 1914 during World War I, consisting of Polish volunteers fighting alongside the Austro-Hungarian Empire against Russia. Named after Józef Piłsudski, a prominent Polish leader, the legion aimed to eventually achieve Polish independence. It played a key role in Polish national efforts, reflecting the desire for self-determination amid Europe's chaos. The legion helped foster Polish military experience and independence aspirations, laying foundations for future Polish armed forces and independence movements.