Battle of Werbicze explained

Conflict:Battle of Werbicze
Partof:the Palej Uprising
Date:February 4, 1703
Result:Polish–Lithuanian victory
Combatant1:Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
Combatant2:insurgent Cossacks supported by Moldavian cavalry
Commander1:Józef Potocki
Strength1:1,500-3,500
Strength2:3,000
Casualties1:Very light
Casualties2:more than 1,500 killed

The Battle of Werbicze (or Werbka) was fought during the Palej Uprising between the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth and the insurgent Cossacks on February 4, 1703. Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth forces under the command of Józef Potocki defeated the Cossacks forces which were supported by the Moldavian cavalry.

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