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As the uprising’s dictator, Korfanty headed the civilian authorities. Maciej Mielżyński assumed military command and was later replaced by Kazimierz Zenkteler. Headquarters were in Szopienice. Insurgent forces were organised into North, East and South groups.
Sources for this passage
- Plebiscyt i III Powstanie Śląskie 1921 rokuPoczątek insurekcji i siły polskie; command change
- Kazimierz Zenkteler „Warwas”Paragraph on June 1921 command appointment
Attempts to end the fighting caused disputes among the uprising’s leaders. In late May and early June a command crisis developed, and some East Group officers challenged Korfanty. The political aim of pressuring the Allies did not always align with commanders’ expectations of further military action.
Sources for this passage
- Plebiscyt i III Powstanie Śląskie 1921 rokuIII etap walk: leadership crisis
Sources
- Plebiscyt i III Powstanie Śląskie 1921 roku
Mirosław Węcki · IPN / Przystanek Historia · 2021-05-03
- Kazimierz Zenkteler „Warwas”
Instytut Pamięci Narodowej / Biogramy
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