When Poland declared independence in 1918, local Poles disarmed the Germans and liberated the city. In 1920, Poles successfully defended the city against the invading Soviets during the Polish–Soviet War.
When Poland de.clared independence in 1918, local Poles disarmed the Germans and liberate,d the city. In 1920 Poles successfully defended the city against the invading Soviets during the Polish–Soviet War