Episode 2 of 2

Capture and Retreat

When
8 September 1831
Where
City
Part of
Russian forces storm Warsaw, ending the Polish uprising's capital

Warsaw fell into Russian hands on 8 September, prompting the retreat of the remaining Polish Army to Modlin.

On 8 September 1831, Warsaw lay in Russian hands. The remainder of the Polish Army retreated to Modlin. The Russian force had risen to 78,500 men, including infantry and cavalry, while the Polish Army had around 62,000 men.

Sources

  1. Battle of Warsaw (1831) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-05

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