Polish Revolt of 1908

The Polish Revolt of 1908 was a civil conflict that occured from May 5th 1907 to November 18th 1909. The conflict was between the Polish Freedom Fighters, United German Empire, Kingdom of Hungary and Kingdom of Romania in the German owned territory of German Poland, aquired after the Second German Brothers War.

## Leading to the conflict

### Polish Demonstrations

After the Germans win in the Second German Brothers War, Germany puppeted Galicia-Lodomeria under the name of German Poland (Reichskommisariat Polen).

However in the beginning of 1907, people started demonstratting on the streets for independence from the UGE. The UGE, seeing the dangers in this, would instead attempt to beat down on the polish protesters. In Lviv, a man named Janusz Kowalski pulled a brave move.

As the protest escalated, tensions flared between the protesters and the authorities. The atmosphere crackled with anticipation, and Janusz knew this was a critical moment that required strategic action. Drawing upon his leadership and organizing skills, he swiftly formed a human chain, urging the demonstrators to link arms and stand strong, forming a protective barrier around the peaceful core of the protest. The authorities, caught off guard by this organized resistance, hesitated for a moment, unsure of how to respond. Janusz seized this opportunity to address the crowd, stepping onto a car and raising his voice above the clamor. The crowd fell silent, their attention fixed on the impassioned leader before them.

Janusz held a speech that cut deep into the Polish people. They all applauded and cheered him on, however, police would then walk up and arrest him, by doing this, the people grew angrier and demanded the police for him to be released, the police refused and a small fight broke out, quickly controlled by the police.

### Signing of the tripartite pact

The tripartite pact was signed between the Kingdom of Hungary, the United German Empire and the Kingdom of Italy. Many polish citizens were unhappy with this as both Galicia-Lodomeria and Hungary was part of Austria-Hungary, The Polish disapproved of this as they wanted change.

## During the conflict

On May 5th 1907 Polish cittizens officially took up atms against the United German Empire when they took a military outpost by surprise and took control over all equipment including artillery. Not long after, they marched to Lviv and took the city aswell as rescued Jannusz Kowalski, that then took leadership of that small force. As the Germans sent down an army, the Polish rapidly captured territory.

Howevver, Hungary sent in a force to flank the Polish, without request of the UGE. The UGE were highly grateful.

### Romania joins the conflict

While pushing the rebels back, it was higly noticable that Romania had sent supplies and soldiers to the Polish. it wasn't until after the war that the Germans found out they were promised Bukovina from the polish if they got independent.

### End of the war

After the Siege of Lviv, all units that surrendered were taken prisoners of the UGE. Hungary was paid for their actions.

## After the conflict

5 days after the conflict ended, Janusz was taken into Berlin and publically executed by firing squad, with his last words being *"The Polish blood will run down the streets in hopes of a better future".*

German Poland was also now under full military occupation of german soldiers.

The Germans also sent a ultimatum to Romania:

*Dear Romanians, regarding the current situation with your soldiers that were rightfully taken prisoners is to be adressed.*

*Either you pay us 35'00000 German Marks and Become our puppet or we execute them as prisoners of war.*

*You have 2 days to answer this telegram.*

*Choose Wisely*

(Translated)

The Romanians cursed the Germans and heavily armed the border between them and the UGE aswell as Hungary. Only 2 hours later they were all publically executed.

## Casualties

* United German Empire: ca 15'000
* Kingdom of Hungary: ca 1700
* Kingdom of Romania: ca 320 + 28 people executed
* Polish Freedom Fighters: ca 24'000