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Sandomierz 2


Battle Name : Sandomierz 2

Date(s) : 26 May 1809

Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Austrian Campaign 1809 ,

Outcome : A victory for Polish Forces over Austrian Forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

Archduke Ferdinand attempted to re-open his communictions southwards to Krakau and then on to the main Austrian army in Bohemia. The Poles with superior artillery [46 guns to 12] foiled his attempt. Losses were slight on both sides.

Location

A fortified town on the river Vistula about 100 miles southeast of Warsaw. (Poland)

Casualty figures

Polish Forces

Number engaged :
5,000

Casualties :
n/a

Austrian Forces

Number engaged :
7,500

Casualties :
n/a