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Sandomierz


Battle Name : Sandomierz

Date(s) : 18 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

The Poles, fighting on Napoleon's side, hoped for freedom from Austro-Russian domination of their country. In this battle the Austrians were mostly new infantry recruits. Their defeat was marked by about 800 deserting to join the Poles.

Location

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

Casualty figures

Polish Forces

Number engaged :
6,500

Casualties :
n/a

Austrian Forces

Number engaged :
4,000

Casualties :
1,800 (45.00%)