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Brest-Litowsk
Battle Name : Brest-Litowsk
Date(s) : 19 September 1794 - 0
Part of : Polish Rebellion ,
Outcome : A victory for Russian Forces over Polish Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
General Sierakowski having lost the battle at Krupczyce the day before fell back on Brest-Litowsk. The Polish army was poorly armed, 2,000 of its troops were peasants with scythes. The Russians won the day with very low casualties.
Location
A town in Russia [now simply referred to as Brest in Belarus] at the confluence of the rivers Bug and Muhavec.
Casualty figures
Polish Forces
- Number engaged :
- 14,000
- Casualties :
- 3,000 (21.43%)
Russian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 8,000
- Casualties :
- 320 (4.00%)
