Battle of Jastków

The Battle of Jastków was a World War I battle that took place July 31–August 3, 1915, near the village of Jastków, then part of the Russian Empire. It was a major clash between the Russian Army and the Austro-Hungarian Polish Legions (primarily the 1st Brigade, Polish Legions). It was one of the Legion's largest engagements, and its first major one. The battle ended with the Austro-Hungarian and Polish victory, as the Russian forces retreated.

Battle of Jastków
Part of Russian Great Retreat during First World War

Polish infantry charge
DateJuly 31 – August 3, 1915
Location
Jastków, Russian Empire
Result Austro-Hungarian victory
Belligerents
 Austria-Hungary Russian Empire
Commanders and leaders
Józef Piłsudski
Bolesław Roja		 Unknown

References
  • Jan Konefał. Bitwa Legionów Polskich pod Jastkowem w dniach 31 lipca – 3 sierpnia 1915 r.. „Rocznik Lubelski”. T. 27/28 (1985-1986), p. 121-129, 1988. Lublin: Wydawnictwo Lubelskie. ISSN 0080-3510
  • Jan Konefał (2003). Jastków 1915: historia i pamięć. Towarzystwo Naukowe Katolickiego Uniwersytetu Lubelskiego. ISBN 978-83-7306-117-0.
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