Polish citizens left hungry and destitute as troops evacuate towns ahead of Red Army advance in 1920

The transcript describes the Polish Republic's struggle against the Bolsheviks, highlighting the support provided by troops during a typhoid fever epidemic. It details the battles that continued into late 1920, where the Polish army successfully pushed back the Russians. Additionally, it mentions the collaboration between American troops and the Polish forces.

What was the primary challenge faced by the Polish Republic during their conflict with the Bolsheviks?

• Lack of military resources

• Typhoid fever epidemic

• Political instability

• Economic sanctions

What was the role of the troops dispatched during the typhoid fever outbreak?

• To negotiate peace

• To provide medical aid

• To train local soldiers

• To gather intelligence

By late 1920, what was the outcome of the battles between the Polish and Russian forces?

• A ceasefire was declared

• The Russians were pushed back

• The Russians advanced further

• The Polish army was defeated

Which group of foreign troops fought alongside the Polish during this period?

• British troops

• French troops

• American troops

• German troops

What was the relationship between the American troops and the Polish forces?

• They were competitors

• They were allies

• They were neutral

• They were adversaries