Battle of Byczyna

Quando

24 de jan. de 1588

Tipo

Batalha

Coordenadas

51.11° N, 18.26° E

Description

Deciding battle of the 1587–1588 War of the Polish Succession, which erupted after two rival candidates were elected to the Polish throne

Deciding battle of the 1587–1588 War of the Polish Succession

The Battle of Byczyna, also known as the Battle of Pitschen, was the deciding battle of the 1587–1588 War of the Polish Succession, which erupted after two rival candidates were elected to the Polish throne. The two opposing sides had forces nearly evenly matched, with armies about 6,000 strong, roughly half infantry and half cavalry.

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