Battle of Kobryń
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The Battle of Kobryń was one of the battles of the Invasion of Poland. It was fought between 14 and 18 September 1939, between the German XIX Panzer Corps of General Heinz Guderian and the improvised Polish 60th Infantry Division "Kobryn" of Colonel Adam Epler. It was fought concurrently with the Battle of Brześć Litewski.
For the battle during the Polish–Soviet War, see Battle of Kobryń (1920). For the battle during the French invasion of Russia, see Battle of Kobrin.
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Battle of Kobryń | |||||||
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Part of Invasion of Poland | |||||||
Polish and German positions on 17 September (see image description for details) | |||||||
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Germany | Poland | ||||||
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Heinz Guderian | Adam Epler | ||||||
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Unknown | Unknown |
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