Historical calendar – anniversary of the winning conflict with the Russians close Dubienka. Tadeusz Kościuszko showed a real fortification in it.
Today in our Calendar we will look at 1 of the many Polish clashes with Russians and its consequences.
The Russian attack in Ukraine was led from 2 directions – from Kiev and Moldova. His goal was to circular and destruct as many troops as possible under the command of the young Prince Joseph Poniatowski. This failed, and the retreating Polish troops made at the favorable minute of the catchy turn and defeated any of the enemy forces in the conflict of Zielonce.
The task of the Russians twice as much failure as their own, utilizing ungunned recruits was rather a feat. No wonder the conflict greatly increased the morale of the troops, and in her memory a discrimination was established Virtuti Militari.
A retreat to the Bug line ran smoothly, and another defensive conflict was fought in July at the intersection of the Austrian border close Dubienka. Tadeusz Kościuszko led the Polish party, with 5300 people under his command. He was struck by forces of General Mikhail Kachowski, counting 25oo soldiers. 5 times weaker and inexperienced, but perfectly dug by Tadeusz Kościuszko, Polish troops stopped and caused crucial losses to the Russian corps.
The Polish defence was so well organized and fierce that the Russians forced Kościuszko to retreat only after the usage of the fort which consisted of bypassing the Polish positions of the Austrian territory. Poles lost about 900 soldiers and 6 guns, including 3 half. The Russians lost any 4,000 soldiers. However, the Bug line was lost, so it was decided to defend itself more westward.
Both the Lithuanian and Ukrainian fronts merged on the Vistula line, where fresh recruits and war material arrived. The failure incurred during the respective months of the run was rapidly completed. fresh regiments were besides created to support the defence and to join the general counterattack. The Russians, in addition to many killed and wounded, had to direct a large part of their forces to occupy the occupied country.
The Polish troops left behind, along with a common movement attacked Russian convoys with supplies, which further weakened the aggressor and forced him to share forces and increasingly more improvisation. any of the enemy's forces blocked the fortress left behind in Kamieniec Podolski. At the end of July, Polish troops standing on the Vistula line began to prevail in numbers over the Tsarski troops, they besides compared them with the experience gained during the campaign. The situation of Poles was not bad, and the consequence of the war was inactive uncertain.
Chief Commander – Prince Józef Poniatowski, in his letter to Stanislaw Augustus expressed his opinion that in order to save Poland, Should the king decision the full country, arm the townsmen and peasants, and personally lead the army into combat which would greatly rise his morale. Unfortunately, Stanisław August, who declared the fight to the end, did not intend to engage straight in it.
As if that were not enough, he has already conducted secret peace negotiations since June 19 through Ambassador Bunkuhov. On 23 July, a Russian ultimatum was presented at a gathering of the Royal Government (War of the Rights), in which unconditional surrender was demanded. Hugo Kołłątaj, who urged the king in specified words, after his acceptance, “Today, Lord, there is simply a request for a trade union, not tomorrow; all minute is costly due to the fact that the blood of Poles is pouring it down.”
Stanisław Małachowski and Kazimierz Nestor Sapieha were behind the continuation of the war. However, it was decided by a democratic vote to submit, after obtaining assurance from Bulhakov that Russia would keep the territorial integrity of the Republic. The King and Kolłataj and a large part of the Law defender announced the accession to Targowice, although as it turned out later, the marketers did not accept the creator of KEN.
After the surrender was announced, riots broke out in Warsaw; the crowds demanded traitors' heads, including Kolłataj, which resulted The last 1 from town on the night of July 24th. Tumult besides broke out in the military; opposition was commonly demanded.
As part of the opposition of many commanders, including Prince Józef Poniatowski and Tadeusz Kościuszko, resigned. Unfortunately, the decision of the king and the government could not be called into question. Due to his safety, the king urged Kachowski and Kreczetnik to take Warsaw as shortly as possible. Fearing the opposition of the capital garrison, he ordered Eustache Sangushka to close and defender the Russian arsenal, where guns and gunpowder were stored.
Previous entry from our calendar is available Here.
