Witzold pletsky was born in 19 o one, part of a para military organization training teen agers. By 17, he was breaking into military compounds to seize weapons and uniforms. He took part in the polish soviet war of 19 19 and 19 21, serving under captain gersey rbask. And he fought in the key of offensive in 19 20 as part of a cavalry unit defending the city of grodno.