Maksymilian Iksal’s order, issued during the night of 16–17 August, initially reached some structures in the Pszczyna and Rybnik districts. Fighting began on 17 August and spread to other districts the following day. We therefore date the outbreak to the night of 16–17 August 1919.
Sources for this passage
- I powstanie śląskie (1919 r.) – okoliczności wybuchuNieudany zryw: Iksal and first fighting
Location: 50.44548, 18.86147. GeoNames 3083440. The base map shows present-day roads and borders. Markers identify places connected with events of 1919–1922.
Sources
- I powstanie śląskie (1919 r.) – okoliczności wybuchu
Mirosław Węcki · IPN / Przystanek Historia · 2020-08-16
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