Battle of Lasy Królewskie

Battle of Lasy Królewskie

Infobox Military Conflict
conflict=Battle of Lasy Królewskie
partof=Invasion of Poland
date=September 1, 1939
place=Janowo, Krzynowłoga Mała in Poland
result=Indecisive
combatant1=
combatant2=
commander1=Unknown
commander2=Unknown
strength1=Unknown
strength2=11. Pułk Ułanów Legionowych
casualties1=17 killed
25 wounded
casualties2=20 killed
11 wounded|

Battle of Lasy Królewskie (Polish: "Bitwa w Lasach Królewskich", Battle of Royal Forests) refers to the battle on September 1 1939 near Janowo and Krzynowołga Mała during the battle of the border of the Invasion of Poland.

It was a cavalry battle, as Polish Uhlan cavalry (elements of 11. Pułk Ułanów Legionowych) encountered German cavalry units. Polish cavalry charged the Germans, and melee combat ensued. Sabers (on Polish sides, szablas) were used.

References

*Polish|Bitwa w Lasach Królewskich|16 April 2006


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