Battle of Lanckorona

Battle of Lanckorona

Battle of Lanckoronaone of the greatest clashes of Polish and Russian forces during Bar Confederation. It took place May 23 1771 near Lanckorona when Polish formation of 1 300 men with 18 cannons commanded by French envoy lieutenant-colonel Charles François Dumouriez was suddenly attacked by 4 000 Russians commanded by general Alexander Suvorov.

Polish forces were completely smashed and compelled to retreat.


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