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Karol Świerczewski, (callsign Walter) (22 February 1897 in Warsaw – 28 March 1947 at Jabłonki near Baligród) was a military officer, general in service of Poland, Russia and Spain and a communist responsible for death of many Polish independence activists. His controversial death in an ambush by members Ukrainian independence movement was one of the triggers for the "Wisła" Action. Some Polish historians believe he was sacrificed by Communist authorities of Poland. Widely known for incompetence and alcoholism. After 1989 when Poland regained freedom, organisations of Polish veterans from WW2 have requested to remove his monuments and replace street names for his role in implementing Stalinist regime.
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- Template:Ru icon Пан Вальтер in "Совершенно секретно", a monthly in Russia
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