Battle of Łomianki
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Battle of Łomianki | |||||||
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Part of German invasion of Poland | |||||||
Troop movements during the battle | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Germany | Poland | ||||||
Units involved | |||||||
8th Infantry Division |
Battle of Bzura units | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
Unknown | 5,000 | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
Unknown | 800 |
The Battle of Łomianki was a part of the opening campaign of World War II during the 1939 German invasion of Poland, fought between Polish and German forces. It was a failed counter-offensive attempt by the Polish forces.
Background
After the defeat of two Polish Armies in the
Battle
The Poles were opposed by 3 German infantry divisions who dug in. In spite of the low odds of success, a combined assault of the Polish infantry, cavalry, and police did find a weak spot and penetrated the 1st line of the German defenses. However, afterward, the Poles made no progress.[2]
Aftermath
800 Poles ended up dead. Moreover, 4,000 were seriously wounded. Only about 200 men survived the battle suffering only minor injuries. General Mikołaj Bołtuć, the commanding officer was killed by sniper fire while leading the charge. The German losses are unknown.[3]
See also
References
- ISBN 978-83-240-1214-5.
- ISBN 978-83-240-1214-5.
- ISBN 978-83-240-1214-5.