BATTLE // January 1, 1831
Battle of Warsaw
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Overview
The battle of Warsaw, also known as the battle and storming of Warsaw, was fought in September 1831 between Imperial Russia and Poland. After a two-day assault on the city's western fortifications, the Polish defences collapsed and the city was evacuated. It was the largest battle and the final episode of the Polish–Russian War of 1830–31, a conflict that became better known as the November Uprising.
Overview adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Forces & casualties
Troop strength
- Russia77,000medium
- Poland34,900medium
Russia fielded a 2.2 : 1 numerical advantage
Casualties
- Russia9,760–10,600medium13% loss rate
- Poland9,000–12,000medium30% loss rate
Commanders (5)
Poland
Jan Krukowieckigeneral
Józef Sowińskigeneral
Piotr Wysockicolonel
Russia
Ivan Paskevichgeneral field marshal
Karl von TollGeneral of the Infantry
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