Battle of Warka

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Battle of Warka
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Battle of Warka 1656 by Franciszek Smuglewicz (1745-1807)
Date April 7, 1656
Location Warka
Result Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth
Belligerents
Swedish Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth
Commanders
Friedrich VI. Prince of Baden Stefan Czarniecki
Strength
3000 ~6000
Casualties and losses
1500 dead and wounded
260 prisoners (40 officers)
100 dead
100 wounded

The Battle of Warka on April 7, 1656 between forces of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth commanded by Stefan Czarniecki on one side, and on the other Swedish forces commanded by Fryderyk Badeński. Battle was fought for about two hours. The Commonwealth forces won the battle.

Juliusz Kossak, battle of Warka, 1862
Juliusz Kossak, battle of Warka, 1862
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