Battle of Borodzianka

When

11 Jun 1920 – 13 Jun 1920

Kind

Battle

Coordinates

50.64° N, 29.92° E

Placed at the town its title names, Borodzianka.

The Battle of Borodzianka took place on 11–13 June 1920, during the Kiev offensive of the Polish Army in the Polish–Soviet War. Polish 1st Legions Infantry Division, commanded by Edward Śmigły-Rydz, clashed with Red Army's 25th Rifle Division, supported by Bashkir Cavalry Brigade. Soviet forces were commanded by Alexander Yegorov. The battle took place along the Zdwizh river, some 50 kilometers west of Kiev.

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