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Sandomierz 2
Battle Name : Sandomierz 2
Date(s) : 26 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
Archduke Ferdinand attempted to re-open his communictions southwards to Krakau and then on to the main Austrian army in Bohemia. The Poles with superior artillery [46 guns to 12] foiled his attempt. Losses were slight on both sides.
Location
A fortified town on the river Vistula about 100 miles southeast of Warsaw. (Poland)
Casualty figures
Polish Forces
- Number engaged :
- 5,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 7,500
- Casualties :
- n/a
