Battle of Jastków

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.

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

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