The Battle of Bucov or

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(called battle of Bukowo in Polish historiography) was fought during the Moldavian Magnate Wars between the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth and the

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, on October 20, 1600. Polish-Lithuanian forces under the command of Jan Zamoyski defeated the Wallachian forces commanded by Michael the Brave. The battle was fierce, and lasted several hours. After having sustained heavy losses, Michael the Brave retreated towards

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, with the hope of organizing a more efficient resistance.

References

* Dariusz Skorupa, Bitwa pod Bukowem 20 października 1600 r. Staropolska sztuka wojenna XVI-XVII wieku- "Fasciculi Historici Novi", Tom V, 2002 Bukowo Bukowo Bukowo Bukowo Military history of Romania History of Muntenia History of Prahova County 1600 in Europe {{Poland-battle-stub