Battle of Szczekociny
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The Battle of Szczekociny was fought on the 6 June 1794 near the town of Szczekociny, Lesser Poland, between Poland and the combined forces of the Russian Empire and Kingdom of Prussia. Polish forces were led by Tadeusz Kościuszko, and the Russians and Prussians by Alexander Tormasov, future eminent general of the Napoleonic Wars. Tormasov was aided by Prussian General Francis Favrat,[1]: 194 who emphasized the use of artillery, which put Russian-Prussian forces in the advantage.
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Battle of Szczekociny | |||||||
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Part of the Kościuszko Uprising | |||||||
Battle of Szczekociny, 1794, by Michał Stachowicz | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Poland |
Prussia Russia | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Tadeusz Kościuszko |
Francis Favrat Fyodor Denisov | ||||||
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15,000[1]: 194 24 guns[2]: 168 |
26,500 (17,500 Prussians and 9000 Russians)[1]: 194 124 guns[1]: 168 | ||||||
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1,200+[1]: 195 | 687+[1]: 195 |
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