Battle of Jastków

Battle of Jastków
Part of Russian Great Retreat during First World War
Polish infantry charge
Date July 31–August 3, 1915 Location Jastków 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.

References

• Jan Konefał. Bitwa Legionów Polskich pod Jastkowem w dniach 31 lipca – 3 sierpnia 1915 r.. „Rocznik Lubelski”. T. 27/28 (1985-1986), p. 121-129, 1988. Lublin: Wydawnictwo Lubelskie. ISSN 0080-3510
• Jan Konefał (2003). Jastków 1915: historia i pamięć. Towarzystwo Naukowe Katolickiego Uniwersytetu Lubelskiego. ISBN 978-83-7306-117-0. 

External links

• Uczczono 100. rocznicę bitwy pod Jastkowem
• Setna rocznica bitwy pod Jastkowem. Pamięć o boju ciągle żywa

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