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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'.
Location
A village in northeastern Poland, now in Russia, a few miles south of Novgorod on the river Narew.
Casualty figures
Prussian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 18,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
Polish Forces
- Number engaged :
- 6,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
