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The presentation delves into the role of Field Marshal Henry Hughes Wilson, Chief of the Imperial General Staff, in the resolution of the Polish question at the Paris Peace Conference in 1919-1920. Despite the fact that Wilson was distinguished by his Conservative and Unionist views and was a close ally of Prime Minister D. Lloyd George, he showed unexpected favour to Polish territorial demands. A military leader who played a significant role in the First World War, Wilson demonstrated a diplomatic flexibility that set him apart from the representatives of the British delegation. The presentation examines the duality of his position - a combination of military rigour, political conviction and willingness to compromise, and sensitivity to the settlement of Polish claims.