Were there any countries who were willing to sign up for Poland's Intermarium project?
I know that the idea of an Intermarium was generally unpopular outside of Poland. However, were there any exceptions to this rule? Indeed, did any countries ever consider joining such a union in the interwar era?
Any thoughts on this?
Were there any countries who were willing to sign up for Poland's Intermarium project?
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Poland was too weak to be "popular"; this was the main reason for the dreams of becoming a European power.
Romania was a quite reliable ally (against the Soviets) the others weren't interested for various reasons.
Hungary was devastated by the treaty of Trianon and lacked self-confidence, Slovakia was politically inexperienced, the Czechs wanted cheap security (and got it).
Romania was a quite reliable ally (against the Soviets) the others weren't interested for various reasons.
Hungary was devastated by the treaty of Trianon and lacked self-confidence, Slovakia was politically inexperienced, the Czechs wanted cheap security (and got it).
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What about the Balts?wm wrote:Poland was too weak to be "popular"; this was the main reason for the dreams of becoming a European power.
Romania was a quite reliable ally (against the Soviets) the others weren't interested for various reasons.
Hungary was devastated by the treaty of Trianon and lacked self-confidence, Slovakia was politically inexperienced, the Czechs wanted cheap security (and got it).
Re: Were there any countries who were willing to sign up for Poland's Intermarium project?
Everybody was afraid of the bear. He was too close for comfort.
Re: Were there any countries who were willing to sign up for Poland's Intermarium project?
Did that translate into support for Poland's Intermarium project, though?wm wrote:Everybody was afraid of the bear. He was too close for comfort.
Re: Were there any countries who were willing to sign up for Poland's Intermarium project?
No, because they knew the Soviets most likely wouldn't allow that, and additionally some of them held grudges against the Poles.
It wouldn't be a good idea anyway, the Poles wouldn't be able to defend them, and the Soviets would get angry.
It wouldn't be a good idea anyway, the Poles wouldn't be able to defend them, and the Soviets would get angry.
Re: Were there any countries who were willing to sign up for Poland's Intermarium project?
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Poland and Rumania signed an alliance in 1921, continuing to 1939.
Poland and Rumania signed an alliance in 1921, continuing to 1939.
Re: Were there any countries who were willing to sign up for Poland's Intermarium project?
Would the Soviets have actually been willing to go to war over this, though?
Also, what about making Vilnius the capital of Intermarium in order to please the Lithuanians?
The Soviets failed to conquer the Baltic countries in 1918-1921, though.It wouldn't be a good idea anyway, the Poles wouldn't be able to defend them, and the Soviets would get angry.