Chapter 38: The Doom of Poland (2)
The war situation did not deviate from our predictions in the slightest. The Polish army fought well in battles like the Bzura Battle1 displaying valor and tenacity, but in the end, they were repeatedly pushed back by the overwhelming firepower and resources of the German army like a relentless tide.
In this situation of impending Polish defeat, the Soviet ambassador Mikhail Slavutsky2 requested an audience seeking a private meeting.
I think I know the reason for his visit.
I met the ambassador in the reception room with a sense of anticipation.
The Soviet ambassador looked like an ordinary office worker with a nondescript appearance, but his overall impression was sharp and irritable with a piercing gaze.
We exchanged greetings with polite formalities and went straight to the point not wasting any time.
Since the relations between the two countries were amicable and cordial, the conversation proceeded amicably despite the tense circumstances.
"Here is a letter that the General Secretary Stalin asked me to convey to Your Excellency with utmost urgency."
"May I check it here in your presence, Ambassador?"