Polish/Baltic History
Scott Hegerty
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Polish/Baltic History
Feb 28, 2002
Half of today's Poland was part of Germany a century ago. How did that change, and what does that mean?
Dec 31, 2001
The Latvians fought with the SS during World War II, but are they bad people?
Nov 27, 2001
The major cities of the Baltic all important to their countries--but some are more important than others
Oct 26, 2001
The Baltic Countries In World War II
When the Baltics were invaded by the Soviets, the Nazis and then the Soviets again, you know nothing good was going to come of it.
Sep 29, 2001
Hitler's War Against Polish Culture
During World War II, the Nazis had a specific goal for Poland--to completely destroy its people.
Aug 17, 2001
Poland, The Allies, And World War II
Before and during World War II, Poland was at the mercy of not only Germany, but also the Allies and Russia. While the war was started over Poland, Poland didn't really benefit much.
Jul 3, 2001
The Russification Of The Baltics
During Soviet rule, thousands of Russian-speakers settled in the Baltic states--with drastic demographic consequences.
Jun 1, 2001
Some great books to learn more about Baltic History
May 18, 2001
What Can I Read To Learn More About Poland?
Some good books to read if you're interested in Polish history
May 4, 2001
The Baltic States Under Communism
For 50 years, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia were part of the Soviet Union. But they weren't completely destroyed.
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Polish/Baltic History
The Latvian Legion (3 msgs)
Poland, The Allies, And World War II (1 msgs)
Books About The Baltics (1 msgs)
The Three Partitions Of Poland (1 msgs)
Poland: The End Of Diversity (1 msgs)