Battle

Vilna offensive

Apr 1919 · 54.69° N, 25.28° E

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When
Apr 1919
Kind
Battle
Coordinates
54.69° N, 25.28° E
Description
1919 battle between Polish and Soviet forces

Placed at the town its title names, Vilna.

Vilna offensive

1919 battle between Polish and Soviet forces

The Vilna offensive was a campaign of the Polish–Soviet War of 1919–1920. The Polish Army launched an offensive on April 16, 1919, to take Vilnius from the Red Army. After three days of street fighting from April 19–21, the city was captured by Polish forces, causing the Red Army to retreat. During the offensive, the Poles also succeeded in securing the nearby cities of Lida, Pinsk, Navahrudak, and Baranovichi.

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