Battle of Jastków | |||||||
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Part of Russian Great Retreat during First World War | |||||||
Polish infantry charge | |||||||
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Austria-Hungary | Russian Empire | ||||||
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Józef Piłsudski Bolesław Roja | Unknown |
The Battle of Jastków was a World War I battle that took place July 31–August 3, 1915, near the village of Jastków, then part of the Russian Empire. It was a major clash between the Russian Army and the Austro-Hungarian Polish Legions (primarily the 1st Brigade, Polish Legions). It was one of the Legion's largest engagements, and its first major one. The battle ended with the Austro-Hungarian and Polish victory, as the Russian forces retreated.
Battle of Jastków | |||||||
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Part of Russian Great Retreat during First World War | |||||||
Polish infantry charge | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Austria-Hungary | Russian Empire | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Józef Piłsudski Bolesław Roja | Unknown |
The Battle of Jastków was a World War I battle that took place July 31–August 3, 1915, near the village of Jastków, then part of the Russian Empire. It was a major clash between the Russian Army and the Austro-Hungarian Polish Legions (primarily the 1st Brigade, Polish Legions). It was one of the Legion's largest engagements, and its first major one. The battle ended with the Austro-Hungarian and Polish victory, as the Russian forces retreated.