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Which river-based boundary line became Poland's new western border with Germany after World War II?
Answer
Oder-Neisse Line
The Oder-Neisse Line, running along the Oder and Neisse rivers, was established as Poland's western frontier with Germany following the Potsdam Conference in 1945, giving Poland former German territories.
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Poland essentially shifted westward like a chess piece after World War II: losing eastern territory to the USSR but gaining German lands as compensation.
Other options people guess
- Maginot Line
- Durand Line
- Mannerheim Line
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- poland
- germany
- wwii
- borders
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