Episode 2 of 2
Defensive Preparations
- When
- June 1654
- Where
- Smolensk
- Part of
- Siege of Smolensk
Polish garrison awaited reinforcements from Orsha.
The Polish garrison, commanded by Voivode Filip Obuchowicz, prepared for the siege. They hoped to receive reinforcements from the army of Janusz Radziwiłł, which was stationed in Orsha, to bolster their defenses against the besieging forces.
Sources
- Siege of Smolensk (1654) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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