Polish-Soviet War

The Polish-Soviet War (1919-1921) was a conflict between the newly established Polish state and Soviet Russia following World War I. Poland sought to expand its territory and assert independence, while the Soviets aimed to spread communism westward. The war included several key battles, with Poland achieving a decisive victory in the Battle of Warsaw in 1920. The conflict ended with the Treaty of Riga in 1921, which divided territories between Poland and Soviet Russia. This war shaped national borders and identities in Eastern Europe and had lasting impacts on regional politics.