Józef Piłsudski was a Polish statesman largely responsible for Poland regaining independence in 1918, after a hundred twenty-three years of partitions. He then held a variety of positions which, under different names, made him the leader of the Second Republic. November 11 is Independence Day in Poland.
This is the English translation of the Picture of the day description page from 11 November 2010.
Józef Piłsudski was a Polish statesman largely responsible for Poland regaining independence in 1918, after a hundred twenty-three years of partitions. He then held a variety of positions which, under different names, made him the leader of the Second Republic. November 11 is Independence Day in Poland.