First Battle of Wawer

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Battle of Dębe Wielkie
Part of November Uprising
Date February 19 - February 20, 1831
Location Wawer near Warsaw, Poland
Result Polish tactical victory
Belligerents
Flag of Poland Poland Flag of Russia Imperial Russia
Commanders
Flag of Poland Jan Skrzynecki Flag of Russia Hans Karl von Diebitsch
Casualties and losses
Light Heavy

The First Battle of Wawer was fought on February 19 and 20, 1831, between Poland and Russia. Polish forces, led by Jan Skrzynecki, defeated Russian 1st Corps, commanded by Hans Karl von Diebitsch. After the battle, Polish commanders did not receive any reinforcements, so the victory was not decisive.

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