Battle of Bucov

The Battle of Bucov or Teleajen River (called battle of Bukowo in Polish historiography) was fought during the Moldavian Magnate Wars between the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth and the Principality of Wallachia, on October 20, 1600. Polish-Lithuanian forces under the command of Jan Zamoyski defeated the Wallachian forces commanded by Michael the Brave.

Battle of Bucov
Part of Moldavian Magnate Wars
DateOctober 20, 1600
Location
Result Polish-Lithuanian Victory
Belligerents
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
 Moldavia
 Wallachia
Commanders and leaders
Jan Zamoyski
Stanisław Żółkiewski
Ieremia Movilă
Michael the Brave
Baba Novac
Strength
15,000–17,000
10 artillery pieces
15,000–16,000
Casualties and losses
Very light

1,000 killed

95 banners captured

The battle, which took place in Bucov (in modern-day Prahova County) was fierce, and lasted several hours. After having sustained heavy losses, Michael the Brave retreated towards Craiova, with the hope of organizing a more efficient resistance.[1]

References

  1. Pogăciaș, Andrei (2018). "Ultimele bătălii ale lui Mihai Vitezul". Historia (in Romanian). Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  • Dariusz Skorupa, Bitwa pod Bukowem 20 października 1600 r. {w} Staropolska sztuka wojenna XVI-XVII wieku- "Fasciculi Historici Novi", Tom V, 2002

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