Battle of Małogoszcz
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Battle of Małogoszcz took place on
February 24 1863 near
Małogoszcz in
Małopolska. It was the one of biggest battles of the
January Uprising. Polish general
Marian Langiewicz started a concentration of his forces in
Świętokrzyskie Mountains; he wanted to attack
Warsaw with them. But Russians unveiled his attempts. He was attacked by a few Russian forces simultaneously. Thank to his bravure Langiewicz defeated them all in many skirmishes. Polish forces grew up to 2600 men. Russian colonel Dobrowolski attacked near Małogoszcz. Russians shelled Polish positions, but their attack was smashed by Polish cavalry`s counterattack eventually. Langiewicz ordered to retreat. The battle was indecisive - Russians failed to annihilate Polish army, Poles failed to defend their positions.
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