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Solidarity in Poland: Walesa's Union

The beginnings of the end of Eastern European communism came with the firing of a shipyard worker in Gdansk, which led to a workers uprising and the founding of the Solidarity political movement. Dive into these exciting events, from rebellion to state crackdown, and meet some of the key players who altered the course of history.

English
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Created August 6, 2021 by
    Agus Escudero
  • Modified July 16, 2024 by
    Torchy