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Conflicting Visions
- The Polish-Soviet War stemmed from conflicting visions for Eastern Europe's future.
- Russia aimed to spread communist republics westward, while Poland sought to rebuild its old commonwealth eastward.
Polish Offensive
- In Spring 1920, Poland launched an offensive, capturing much of Eastern Ukraine and Kiev by May.
- This advance, though not directly threatening Moscow, was seen as a serious threat by the Russian communists.
Patriotic Mobilization
- The Soviet government used patriotism, not just communist ideology, to rally support for the war against Poland.
- General Brusilov's appeal to former Tsarist officers contributed to this patriotic mobilization.