Postawa Francji i jej belgijskiej sojuszniczki wobec wojny polsko-bolszewickiej ; Attitude of France and its Belgian ally towards the Polish-Bolshevik war

The article is an attempt to underline the difference in the conduct of foreign policy by two allied countries. One of them – France, had the opinion of the most powerful state in Europe after World War I, and the other – Belgium, was a small country that decided to abandon its neutrality (imposed by the great powers in 1839). Such an alliance, salutary for strengthening the security guarantees towards the former occupant, brought with it fears of domination and instrumental treatment. In matters of eastern policy, both countries were concerned about the loss of numerous investments and capita... Mehr ...