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3 unusual facts about Battle of Tomaszów Lubelski


Battle of Tomaszów Lubelski

On September 20, these forces were some 40 kilometers north of Tomaszów, in the area of Sitaniec.

In the evening of September 22, cavalry of general Władysław Anders attacked, capturing Krasnystaw, and then reaching Sambor.

These plans, however, were quickly changed, after the Germans destroyed key Polish unit, 21st Mountain Division near the village of Dzikowiec, on September 15/16, killing general Józef Kustroń.


Kresowa Cavalry Brigade

Remnants crossed the Vistula on September 10 and joined the Northern Front of General Stefan Dąb-Biernacki, fighting in the Battle of Tomaszów Lubelski.


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