Battle of Lipniszki
Battle of the Kościuszko Uprising / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Battle of Lipniszki took place on 27 May 1794 (Old Style: 16 May) during the Polish uprising led by Tadeusz Kościuszko. The battle ended in a Russian victory under the leadership of Bennigsen, who fought in it against the divisions of Jasiński and Chlewiński.
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Quick Facts Date, Location ...
Battle of Lipniszki | |||||||
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Part of the Kościuszko Uprising | |||||||
Leonty Leontyevich Bennigsen | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Russian Empire | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Leonty Bennigsen |
Jakub Jasiński Antoni Chlewiński | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
4,400 18 cannons | >5,000 soldiers & artillery | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
~150 | ~200 |
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