May resolutions

May resolutions

The anti -German underground of nationalists focused mainly in 4 bonfires or groups "Elu": Warszawska, Lublin, Krakowska and Lviv. The main activists were: Dr. Zbigniew Paderewski, Juliusz Zdanowski, Stefan Surzycki, Stanisław Rymar, Stefan Dąbrowski, Zdzisław Próchnicki, Aleksander Skarbek. Wilno odcięte żelazną kurtyną księcia Isenburga cierpiało w … read on

The fall of the tsarist and its effects

The fall of the tsarist and its effects

Historical moment when Warsaw activists enjoyed the new Polish-Prussian covenant, And the passengers with intoxication read Wilson's message about "united and independent" was extremely dangerous for peoples thirsty for freedoms. Niemiecka agentura w Rosji ogniskująca się przy carowej znów wysunęła na czoło … read on

Temporary State Council

Temporary State Council

Blackmailing Russia (Like her Allies) Beseler brought some of the Legions to Warsaw and appointed [6 XII 1916 r.] Temporary State Council [assembly] with 25 members under the cane of "Crown Marshal" Wacław Niemojewski. The Germans were about accelerating recruitment, Polakom-aktywistom o budowę … read on

Polish banner higher and higher

Polish banner higher and higher

From a historical perspective, political thesis cannot be maintained, that Poland was resurrected by the Legions, or that activists built it, When the opposite side only collected the fruits of other people's sowing and fate. But the claim would be exaggerated, że odbudowanie państwa odbyło się bez wkładu Piłsudskiego … read on

Proclamation of two emperors (5 November 1916 r.)

Proclamation of two emperors (5 November 1916 r.)

The Warsaw activists, unwilling, took to Berlin and Vienna the Memorial in advance approved by Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg, They returned with the promise of the "Kingdom of Poland" permanently associated with both central countries, Also in terms of military. Ów związek wojskowy polegać miał na użyciu … read on

Fight for Polish recruit

Fight for Polish recruit

German armed force has shown about the Verdun Fortress. France was saved and ready to defend the legitimate rights of her and other people. In the fighting with the offensive Brusiłów, którą Niemcom udało się zatrzymać na linii na zachód od Brodów i Skałacza legioniści okazali swój … read on

On internationalization of the Polish issue

On internationalization of the Polish issue

In Russia after a great reverse 1915 r., Two forces stood face to fight for the future of the "Vistula Country". Polish refugee, contrary to this, what the activists preached, that they missed the "return of my father", sought for Russia's further participation in the war, ale zarazem … read on

Cooperation and resistance movement

Cooperation and resistance movement

These seriousness and political factors went to the east with the Russians, which until now kept the congression in a mood -distrustful mood for the Germans: Dmowski, Zygmunt Wielopolski (Alexander's nephew), Stanisław Wojciechowski. Activists emerged, who adopted the name brought by the Germans from Flemish Belgium – activists. … read on