POLISH LEGIONS IN THE BATTLE OF JASTKÓW - PRZEMYSŁAW BENKEN

Discover the fascinating history of the Polish Legions in the Battle of Jastków, one of the most controversial clashes of World War I. In his book, Przemysław Benken analyzes the behind-the-scenes of this bloody clash, in which Polish legionnaires tried to break through Russian positions. Learn about the dramatic events and the fate of the heroes who fought for Poland's independence.

• Detailed analysis of the Battle of Jastków
• Controversies surrounding the clash and its consequences
• Fate of the participants of the battle in later years
• Influence of the battle on Polish cultural and political life
• Importance of knowing history to understand the present

The Battle of Jastków, which took place at the turn of July and August 1915, was a baptism of fire for many Polish soldiers. This clash involved, among others, the 4th Infantry Regiment of the Legions under Lt. Col. Bolesław Roja and the regiments of the 1st Brigade of the Legions under Józef Piłsudski. Despite heroism and determination, the Polish legionnaires failed to break through the Russian positions, which led to heavy losses and controversies surrounding the command.

Przemysław Benken's book analyzes the reasons for the failure of the legion formations at Jastków, showing the behind-the-scenes of command and strategic errors. The author also presents the profiles of the participants of the battle, who played an important role in Polish cultural and political life in later years. Among them were Karol Bunsch, Władysław Broniewski, Józef Piłsudski, Bolesław Roja, Felicjan Sławoj Składkowski and Kazimierz Sosnkowski.

This publication is a valuable supplement to the historiography on the struggle for Poland's independence. The author emphasizes that knowledge of history is crucial to understanding the present and avoiding the mistakes of the past. The Battle of Jastków, in which the Polish Legions fought against the Imperial Russian Army, is an important element of this history, especially in the context of the current geopolitical situation and Russia's imperial ambitions.

Inforteditions publishing house took care of the high editorial quality of the book. The paperback cover and the 234x166 mm format make reading comfortable and pleasant. The book has 64 pages and was published in 2022.