Polish Cavalry 1919 Returning Home

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JLEES
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Polish Cavalry 1919 Returning Home

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Post by JLEES » 26 Aug 2009, 18:09

This postcard appears to have been issued shortly after Poland achieved its independence. It looks like Polish cavalry triumphantly returning from war. I'm assuming they were fighting the communists. Could someone please tell me what its says?
James
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Re: Polish Cavalry 1919 Returning Home

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Post by Njorl » 26 Aug 2009, 18:28

The writing says more or less:
Returning victors:
"We fulfilled our duty
Fulfill yours as well!"
BTW, 1919 was too early to call Poland victor of Polish-Soviet war. Perhaps it depicts the so called 'Blue Army' coming to Poland from France :idea:

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MJU


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Post by JLEES » 26 Aug 2009, 21:01

AJU,
Many thanks for your fast replay and answers to my questions. It looks like they were part of the "Blue Army" transported across Germany to Poland in April 1919.

Again, many thanks for your kind assistance!
James

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Post by tom_deba » 24 Nov 2009, 00:17

Yes, these are Blue Army cavalrymen.

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Post by JLEES » 24 Nov 2009, 13:18

Many thanks!
James

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