How Polish Civil War Soldiers RETURNED HOME to Fight for Poland's Independence
In 1863, a rebellion against Russia EXPLODED in Poland. Hundreds of Poles serving in the American Civil War (on both sides) rushed to aid the motherland. Despite incredible organization in the states, the US supported Russia. Why?
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