Today, 75 years ago, Soviet Union invaded Poland

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Today marks the 75th anniversary of Soviet Union's invasion of Poland from the east, sixteen days after Nazi Germany's attack on that country from the west, in accordance to the notorious secret protocol of Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact.

Facing a second front, the Polish government concluded that the defence of the Romanian Bridgehead was no longer feasible and ordered an emergency evacuation of all troops to neutral Romania. This was not before a series of isolated battles took place, but despite a tactical Polish victory on 28 September at the Battle of Szack, the outcome of the larger conflict was never in doubt.

We at Forgotten Battles Tournament honour the date.

At the moment we're re-enacting the 1920 Soviet Invasion of Poland in the scenario picturing the Battle for Lwow.

Next, we're off to September 1939, to repeat the Polish victory at Szack, or to turn the history around depending which side you are on.

Then, we're off to the battle of Wytyczno on October 1, 1939 near Włodawa in Poland. It was a struggle between the Polish forces of the Border Defence Corps of Gen. Wilhelm Orlik-Rückemann and the Soviet Red Army during the invasion of Poland.

Then, November 30 marks the 75th anniversary of Soviet Union invasion of Finland, known commonly as Winter War. Lots of Forgotten Battles to cover there as well!

The Forgotten Battles Tournament thread can be found: HERE.

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