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Firing Line

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The Polish Legion was a volunteer force of ethnic Poles raised by the Austro-Hungarian army in 1914. It had various incarnations during the war, and its members formed the nucleus of the post-war army of independent Poland.

Date Created:
circa 1914-1918
Creator:
Frankl, Eduard

Publication Information

Creator
Frankl, Eduard
Date Created
circa 1914-1918

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
17 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0147R1
Legacy ID
WHi 135963

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