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Fall of Warsaw
- When
- 8 September 1831
- Where
- Warsaw
Russian forces captured Warsaw in September 1831, marking the decisive defeat of the Polish uprising. The city fell after a siege, leading to the retreat of remaining Polish forces to Modlin.
The battle and storming of Warsaw occurred in September 1831. By 5 September, Russian forces numbered 78,500 men. On 8 September, Warsaw lay in Russian hands. The Polish Army, numbering around 62,000, retreated to Modlin. This event was the final episode of the Polish-Russian War of 1830-31.
Sources
- Battle of Warsaw (1831) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-05
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