Poland Between East and West

The intricate negotiations between Russia and Germany, driven by their shared disdain for the Versailles Treaty, are meticulously explored. Poland, seen as an obstacle to Soviet ambitions, becomes the focal point of their strategies, which oscillate between military aggression and diplomatic maneuvers. Josef Korbel utilizes a wealth of original documents, including German Foreign Office files and Soviet government papers, to unravel the complexities of this historical alliance formed in an environment of mutual distrust and deceit.