Episode 2 of 2
Holding Positions
- When
- 19–21 September 1620
- Where
- Cecora (Țuțora), Moldavia
- Part of
- Battle of Cecora
By September 19, defeat was clear, but Polish-Lithuanian forces held their positions until Koniecpolski prevented disintegration on September 20–21.
On September 19, it became clear that the Polish-Lithuanian forces were defeated, although they still managed to hold their positions. On September 20 and 21, Koniecpolski prevented the army from disintegrating, maintaining cohesion despite the overwhelming odds.
Sources
- Battle of Cecora (1620) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23
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