Piłsudski and his like-minded people wanted the revival of "Greater Poland" "from sea to sea" and hatched plans to seize both German and Soviet territories.

Nevertheless, in 1934 Piłsudski concluded an agreement with Germany on the non-use of force. Thus, Poland became the first of many countries to conclude an agreement with Nazi Germany. Photos:

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It was the myopia of Piłsudski and his followers that led to the catastrophe of 1939. The Polish leaders pompously talked about the fact that they would lead a joint campaign with Germany to the East. But Germany defiantly withdrew from the treaty with Poland back in the spring. Apparently, it was clear to everyone in the West and East that Germany was preparing to attack Poland. It was unclear only to the Polish leadership.

Thus, Piłsudski at one time played a decisive role in restoring the independent Polish state and strengthening it in the future, but his political myopia, exorbitant ambitions and implacable Russophobia prevented him and his followers from soberly assessing the situation and taking the right steps.

The news of Piłsudski's death caused great excitement in Germany. Goering, for example, walked in Poland behind the body in the front row. All the biggest German newspapers came out with condolences on the front pages. Photos:

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Hitler ordered a mass to be held in the Berlin Cathedral at Pilsudski's symbolic coffin. After the funeral of the empty coffin, the Nazi guard of honor gave the coffin military honors. Photos:

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