19th Century and World War I
Poles unsuccessfully struggled to win back their independence throughout the 19th century. At first, they put their hopes in Napoleon. Later, they tried to ignite national uprisings every now and then – most of them bloodily repressed.
| Date | Conflict | Allies | Enemies | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1797–1814
|
Napoleonic Wars
|
First French Empire Polish Legions Duchy of Warsaw Kingdom of Prussia Russian Empire Austrian Empire other states |
Russian Empire Kingdom of Prussia Austrian Empire British Empire other states |
Congress of Vienna |
| 1797 | Denisko Upspring | Joachim Denisko | Austrian Empire | Crushing of the rebellion |
1830–1831
|
November Uprising
|
Kingdom of Poland | Russian Empire Congress Poland |
Crushing of the rebellion |
| 1846 | Kraków Uprising
|
Poles | Austrian Empire | Crushing of the rebellion |
| 1846 | Greater Poland Uprising | Poles | Kingdom of Prussia | Crushing of the rebellion |
| 1848 | Revolutions of 1848 in Poland
|
Poles | Austrian Empire Kingdom of Prussia |
Crushing of the rebellion |
1863–1864
|
January Uprising
|
/ Poles | Russian Empire | Crushing of the rebellion |
| 1866 | Siberian Upspring
|
Poles | Russian Empire | Crushing of the rebellion |
| 1905–1907 | Revolution in the Kingdom of Poland (1905–1907)
|
Poles | Russian Empire | Crushing of the rebellion |
1914–1918
|
World War I
|
German Empire Austria-Hungary Polish Legions Central Powers |
Russian Empire British Empire French Third Republic Polish Armed Forces Allies |
Treaty of Versailles |
Read more about this topic: List Of Wars Involving Poland
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