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Battle of Ostrołęka
- When
- 26 May 1831
- Where
- Ostrołęka
Polish forces under Skrzynecki fought Russian troops for control of Ostrołęka. Despite holding the town, the battle is considered a defeat due to Russian strategic advantages.
On 26 May 1831, Polish forces under Jan Skrzynecki fought for control of Ostrołęka against Russian forces led by Hans Karl von Diebitsch. The town remained in Polish hands at the end of the day, but the battle is considered a Polish defeat due to the Russian army's almost unlimited strategic reinforcement capability. The engagement significantly depleted Polish forces.
Sources
- Battle of Ostrołęka (1831) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29
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