Battle of Racibórz explained

Conflict:Battle of Raciborz
Partof:the Mongol invasion of Poland
Date:20 March 1241
Place:Raciborz, Poland
Result:Polish victory
Combatant1:Mongol Empire
Combatant2:Kingdom of Poland
Commander1:unknown
Commander2:Mieszko II the Fat
Strength1:unknown
Strength2:unknown
Casualties1:unknown
Casualties2:unknown

The Battle of Raciborz took place in the Polish town of Raciborz, on 20 March 1241, during the Mongol invasion of Poland. It ended in the victory of a Polish army from Silesia, commanded by Duke of Opole and Raciborz, Mieszko II the Fat.

On 20 March 1241, units of the Mongol Army reached the Oder near Raciborz, and began to cross the river. Duke Mieszko II the Fat, aware of this, decided to attack the invaders while they were busy trying to get across the Oder. After the battle, Mieszko's army headed towards Legnica, where Christian forces under Duke Henry II the Pious concentrated to engage the Mongols in the Battle of Legnica.

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