The Battle of Jastków was a

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battle that took place July 31–August 3, 1915, near the village of Jastków, then part of the

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. It was a major clash between the

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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.

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 *

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