I Silesian Uprising

I Silesian Uprising was an armed uprising organized by the Polish military organization in Upper Silesia with the aim of annexing this region to Poland. The uprising began on the orders of Maximilian Ixal or someone from the command of prisoners of war in Upper Silesia on the night of August 16–17, 1919. It took place against the will of the Polish government and Wojciech Korfanty in the northern part of the country and lasted until August 24 of the same year.