Polish Rebellion of 1830-1831
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Military History
- Subcategories: Revolutions, Rebellions, Uprisings, Riots
- Curriculum: 19th Century European History, Eastern European History, Russian/Former Soviet States History
- Geographical Location: Poland, Lithuania
- Date: November 29, 1830-October, 1831
Article abstract: At issue: Polish independence. Result: Decisive Russian victory.
Background
Tensions over the political status of Poland led to a war with Russia, its nominal overlord. Amid a general atmosphere of conspiracy and repression, the city of Warsaw exploded on November 29, 1830. Within weeks, the nation followed suit, and a revolutionary government severed ties with Russia. For arch-reactionary Czar Nicholas I, these were more than sufficient grounds to declare war.
Action
Polish strategy, often hampered by bickering...
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