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Kobryn
Battle Name : Kobryn
Date(s) : 15 September 1794
Part of : Polish Rebellion ,
Outcome : A victory for Russian Cavalry [Cossacks] over Polish Troops
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The Polish troops were the advance guard of General Sierakowski's army. They were caught by a superior force which included 800 Cossacks and 10 Squadrons of mounted 'rifles'. Nearly four fifths of the Poles were killed or captured.
Location
A town in western Russia, Belarus, on the river Bug about 35 miles east of Brest-Litowsk.
Casualty figures
Russian Cavalry [Cossacks]
- Number engaged :
- 2,800
- Casualties :
- n/a
Polish Troops
- Number engaged :
- 500
- Casualties :
- 365 (73.00%)
