German resistance during the Wielkopolska Uprising was relatively weak and the same time the Poles took care not to escalate it into wider conflict due to fears of decisive armed response. In the end such fears turned out to be unfounded and the uprising succeeded. WI that was not the case and Germany organized an armed response in the beginning of 1919 and attempted to crush the uprising?
1. The decision to do so would surely be a blunder as it would risk an Entente attack in the west. Who would be authorized to make that decision? What kind of (un)intended provocation or pretext would serve as a suitable POD? Perhaps more daring Polish behavior or an attempt to extend the uprising to other provinces?
2. How much forces could Germany mobilize to deal with the uprising and how large would the strength disparity be? Is it possible for Poland to defend efficiently? Is it likely to keep Warsaw? Would the fight last long enough for an Entente advance in the west?
3. Would the Entente offensive even take place? If so, how successful would it be? How would the entire situation affect the negotiations in Versailles?
4. What happens on other Polish fronts? Could the Ukrainians take Lvov? Would the Czechs be tempted to secure Cieszyn earlier or perhaps be pressured into fighting alongside the Poles? Effects on the Russian Civil War?
Similar thread was recently derailed so I’ll appreciate sticking to the topic.
1. The decision to do so would surely be a blunder as it would risk an Entente attack in the west. Who would be authorized to make that decision? What kind of (un)intended provocation or pretext would serve as a suitable POD? Perhaps more daring Polish behavior or an attempt to extend the uprising to other provinces?
2. How much forces could Germany mobilize to deal with the uprising and how large would the strength disparity be? Is it possible for Poland to defend efficiently? Is it likely to keep Warsaw? Would the fight last long enough for an Entente advance in the west?
3. Would the Entente offensive even take place? If so, how successful would it be? How would the entire situation affect the negotiations in Versailles?
4. What happens on other Polish fronts? Could the Ukrainians take Lvov? Would the Czechs be tempted to secure Cieszyn earlier or perhaps be pressured into fighting alongside the Poles? Effects on the Russian Civil War?
Similar thread was recently derailed so I’ll appreciate sticking to the topic.