Germany’s defeat in the First World War opened a dispute over Upper Silesia’s state affiliation. The Polish movement sought incorporation into the restored Polish state; the German camp sought to retain the region in Germany. Neither side represented a uniform community.
Sources for this passage
- I powstanie śląskie (1919 r.) – okoliczności wybuchuFirst: introductory context; Identity: pp. 50–51
- Celebrating the nation: the case of Upper Silesia after the plebiscite in 1921First: introductory context; Identity: pp. 50–51
Sources
- I powstanie śląskie (1919 r.) – okoliczności wybuchu
Mirosław Węcki · IPN / Przystanek Historia · 2020-08-16
- Celebrating the nation: the case of Upper Silesia after the plebiscite in 1921
Andrzej Michalczyk · UCL Discovery (research repository)
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