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Battle of Dubienka

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Battle of Dubienka
DateJuly 18, 1792
Location
Result Polish victory[citation needed]
Belligerents
Poland Russia
Commanders and leaders
Tadeusz Kościuszko Kachovski
Strength
5,000 and 10 cannons [citation needed] 18,000 and 60 cannons[citation needed]
Casualties and losses
900[citation needed] 4,000[citation needed]

The Battle of Dubienka occurred during the Polish-Russian War of 1792 where on July 18 1792, the Polish army under the command of General Tadeusz Kościuszko defended the Bug River crossing against a Russian army under General Kachovski. The Russian attacks were stymied by field fortifications raised by Polish engineers, leading to a Polish victory.

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