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| Battle of Małogoszcz |
| Part of January Uprising |
Battle of Małogoszcz 1863
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| Combatants |
| Poland |
imperial Russia |
| Commanders |
| general Marian Langiewicz |
colonel Dobrowolski |
| Strength |
| 2600, 2 very small cannons |
3000, 6 heavy cannons |
| Casualties |
| 300 |
unknown |
Battle of Małogoszcz took place on February 24, 1863 near Małogoszcz in Małopolska. It was the one of biggest battles of the January Uprising. Polish general Marian Langiewicz started a concentration of his forces in Świętokrzyskie Mountains; he wanted to attack Warsaw with them. But Russians unveiled his attempts. He was attacked by a few Russian forces simultaneously. Thank to his bravure Langiewicz defeated them all in many skirmishes. Polish forces grew up to 2600 men. Russian colonel Dobrowolski attacked near Małogoszcz. Russians shelled Polish positions, but their attack was smashed by Polish cavalry's counterattack eventually. Langiewicz ordered to retreat. The battle was indecisive - Russians failed to annihilate Polish army, Poles failed to defend their positions.
