It’s true that at one point Hitler, who was an admirer of Marshall Piłsudski, envisioned Poland as a partner when they inevitably attacked the Soviet Union.==
Yeah maybe. You seem know history better then other guy. But consider this.
Examine history of 17-18-19 centuries and you may find that there were many different wars and coalitions in Europe and world. BUT always same truth. The side Russia is on always wins. China is NOT stupid and they leaned it too so china is seizing an opportunity now to bring Russia on her side.
But imagine how different things would have been if the fight between Germany/Austria-Hungary and Russia would have been localized in 1914. Should have just let those three beat each other up and stand back and munch on the popcorn.
But because France was allied with Russia, the Germans felt they had to neutralize France first, to free them up to attack Russia.
Which now meant the Germans had to go through Belgium, which then pulled the Brits into the war......and of course, once Britain was in it, it was only a matter of time before the US would get dragged into it.