The poor Poles.
Always wanting to punch above their weight, based on a naive belief that a more powerful nation will ride to the rescue.
First Germany, with the UK over the horizon. Now Russia, with the US on standby.
The idea of “NATO” going to war to back Poland’s play is so absurd - and this is before Germany switches sides.
Sad.
Punch above their weight? Please explain what Poland did to instigate the German and Russian invasions at the beginning of WWII? Or do you actually believe that the Gleiwitz attack was conducted by Polish soldiers and Operation Himmler is totally made up?
What an absurd nonsensical comment.
Sigh... nope
until the 1700s, Poland WAS the more powerful political entity compared to its neighbors.
it failed due to internal politics (liberum veto)
First Germany, with the UK over the horizon. -- er... nope -- Poland was partitioned between Prussia, Austria and Muscowy in 1796 - and fought multiple uprising, not waiting for someone over the horizon
Then in World war one, in 1917 Pilsudski took the opportunity to fight against the most dangerous (Tsarist Russia) by fighting on the least dangerous (Austria's) side.
In 1938 you say "Germany with the UK over the horizon" -- do you have any idea about Poland's position in 1939? It had the Soviets on one side - and the Soviets had openly talked about conquering all of europe, with Poland in their sights AND the Nazis on the other side who also talked of taking over Poland's lands - they could not side with either
Poland could NOT have allied with Nazi Germany when Germany wanted Poland's land - it would be like South Korea in 1960 allying itself with North Korea
“Poland’s play” — what are you talking about?