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Would an early peace produce an independent Poland?

The proposed peace leaves Germany and Russia sufficiently intact to resist the territorial changes needed for Polish independence.

Question

Would an early peace produce an independent Poland?

Short answer

The scenario does not expect it, because Germany and Russia would not be broken up as extensively as they were historically.

Notes

Polish independence depends here on how much territory Germany and Russia lose in the peace settlement. The earlier end to the war leaves both states more intact in the proposed branch. That limits the territorial reconstruction envisaged for Poland.