The Czechoslovak Legions in World War I

Abstract

During WWI the Czechs and Slovaks living in Austria-Hungary were reluctant to fight for the monarchy. Military units fighting in frames of French, Russian, Serbian and Italian Armies known as the Czechoslovak Legions were created since 1914. Czech and Slovak political leaders joined their efforts and convinced Entente governments to recognize autonomous Czechoslovak Army. The Legion's efforts in Russia after Brest-litovsk Peace Treaty prevented Central Powers from reinforcing the Western and Southern fronts with POWs released from Russian POW camps. A lack of manpower and coordination among Allied forces during the intervention to Northern Russia and Siberia did not allow defeat of Bolshevism in 1918 - 1920. The performance of Legionaries supported political goals and contributed to Entente's victory in WWI and to establishment of independent Czechoslovakia.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 04, 2012
Accession Number
ADA601118

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  • Robert Dziak

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  • Marine Corps University

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