Battle of Jastków

Battle of Jastków
Part of Russian Great Retreat during First World War

Polish infantry charge
DateJuly 31–August 3, 1915
LocationJastków
Result Austro-Hungarian and Polish victory
Belligerents
 Austria-Hungary  Russian Empire
Commanders and leaders
Józef Piłsudski
Bolesław Roja

The Battle of Jastków was a World War I battle that took place July 31–August 3, 1915, near the village of Jastków, then part of the Russian Empire. It was a major clash between the Russian Army and the Austro-Hungarian Polish Legions (primarily the 1st Brigade, Polish Legions). It was one of the Legion's largest engagements, and its first major one. The battle ended with the Austro-Hungarian and Polish victory, as the Russian forces retreated.

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