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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%)
