Battle of Szczekociny
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The Battle of Szczekociny was fought on June 6, 1794 between Poland and the combined forces of Russia and Prussia. The Polish were led by Tadeusz Kosciuszko. The Russo-Prussian forces were victorious.
Polish peasant hero, Wojciech Bartosz Głowacki, died of the wounds he sustained during this battle.