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<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 (Image of Polish refugees:http:\/\/www.firstworldwar.com\/photos\/refugees.htm)<\/p>\nAlthough the Poles were also refugees following these wars, they went through a different experience than the Armenians. After World War I, Poles were very focused on returning back to Poland. However, after returning home, they discovered that \u201c\u2019home\u2019 looked very different.\u201d[3]<\/a> This negative viewpoint showcased that their desire to reestablish a strong Poland was less desirable compared to the nationalistic Armenians. Additionally, establishing a stable Poland during the interwar period proved more difficult for Poland because of the tumultuous relations compared between Poles, Ukrainians and Jews.[4]<\/a> The Armenians and Poles certainly shared the desire to find a country for establishment; however, it appears that the Armenians\u2019 desire was more unified than the Poles.<\/p>\n What are your thoughts on these displacements? What other differences and similarities between these two ethnic groups\u2019 reestablishments do you find interesting?<\/p>\n [1]<\/a> \u201cDisplacing and Re-placing Population in the Two World Wars: Armenia and Poland Compared,\u201d Peter Gatrell, 514.<\/p>\n [2]<\/a> Ibid.<\/p>\n [3]<\/a> Ibid, 520.<\/p>\n [4]<\/a> Ibid, 521.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Peter Gatrell is a Professor of Economic History at the University of Manchester. He has demonstrated a great interest European cultural history. His publications focus on population displacement and state-building following World War I and World War II. When considering … Continue reading