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Battle of Dubienka |
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Combatants |
Poland |
Russia |
Commanders |
Tadeusz Kościuszko |
Kachovski |
Strength |
5,000 and 10 cannons |
18,000 and 60 cannons |
Casualties |
900 |
4,000 |
The Battle of Dubienka occurred during the Polish-Russian War of 1792 where on July 18, 1792, the Polish army under the command of General Tadeusz Kościuszko defended the Bug River crossing against a Russian army under General Kachovski. The Russian attacks were stymied by field fortifications raised by Polish engineers, leading to a Polish victory.