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What did the Soviets do to Władysław Anders after World War II?

  • Imprisoned him

  • Deprived him of his citizenship and military rank

  • Promoted him

  • Granted him a medal

Answer

After World War II, the Soviets deprived Władysław Anders of his citizenship and military rank. Anders had led the Polish 2nd Corps, which fought alongside the Allies in the war. After the war, the Soviets wanted to control Poland and they saw Anders as a threat. They forced him to leave Poland and he spent the rest of his life in exile.
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