Second Battle of Wawer

The Second battle of Wawer (Polish: Druga bitwa pod Wawrem) was an armed engagement between Polish and Imperial Russian troops. It happened on 31 March 1831 during the November Uprising^[1] and was one of the first battles of a successful Polish offensive planned by General Ignacy Prądzyński. On 31 March, during the period of the Polish operational initiative along the Siedlce road, the Polish grouping nominally commanded by General Jan Skrzynecki (15 battalions, 8 squadrons, 14 cannons) fought a victorious battle with the Russian corps of General Fyodor Gejsmar (6 battalions, 6 squadrons, 7 hundred, 10 department).^[1] The lack of vigorous pursuit meant that the Russians, despite significant losses, managed to maintain combat value. An earlier clash in the same area occurred on 20 February 1831. The Polish success led to another victorious battle of Dębe Wielkie later that day.^[2][3]

Second Battle of Wawer
Part of November Uprising
Russian flags captured during the Second Battle of Wawer being laid in front of Polish command.
Date 31 March 1831 Location Wawer Result Polish victory
Belligerents
Poland	Imperial Russia
Commanders and leaders
Ignacy Prądzyński	Fyodor Gejsmar
Strength
15 battalions, 8 squadrons, 14 cannons	6 battalions, 6 squadrons, 7 hundred, 10 department
Casualties and losses
Unknown	Significant

References

1. "Bitwa pod Wawrem (31 marca 1831)". TwojaHistoria.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 2023-05-11.
2. "bitwa pod Wawrem - słownik pojęć historycznych". historia-polski.klp.pl. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
3. "Warszawa - 1831 - Bitwa pod Wawrem - stare zdjęcia". fotopolska.eu. Retrieved 2023-05-11.