Battle of Warsaw (1831)


Battle of Warsaw
Part of November Uprising

Russian assault at Polish redoubt "Wola" at the outskirts of Warsaw in 1831, anonymous plate from 19th century
Date September 1831
Location Warsaw, Poland
Result Russian victory, Polish rebellion quashed
Belligerents
Flag of Russia Imperial Russia  Poland
Commanders
Flag of Russia Ivan Paskevich Flag of Poland Jan Krukowiecki
Strength
approximately 71 000 men, 360 cannons approximately 40 000 men, 200 cannons
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown

The Battle of Warsaw was fought in September 1831 between Imperial Russia and Poland. The Russians were led by Ivan Paskevich, while the Polish were led by Jan Krukowiecki. The Russians captured the Polish capital, Warsaw, crushing the November Uprising, which had begun in late 1830.







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