In September 1939, between 220,000 and 275,000 Ukrainians and Belarusians, mostly Orthodox Christians, fought in the Polish Army. It is estimated that 16,000 of them died. This disproves the claim that only Poles and Catholics can be considered true patriots.
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In September 1939, between 220,000 and 275,000 Ukrainians and Belarusians, mostly Orthodox Christians, fought in the Polish Army. It is estimated that 16,000 of them died. This disproves the claim that only Poles and Catholics can be considered true patriots.