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Demnicki

Battle Name : Demnicki

Date(s) : 18 July 1794

Part of : Polish Rebellion ,

Outcome : A victory for Prussian Forces over Polish Forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

The Polish force under General Kosciuszko were mostly raw recruits, peasants fighting for independence. The Prussians were seasoned troops who outnumbered the Poles by 3 to 1. Casualty figures are not known but are reported as Prussian 'light' Poles 'heavy'.