Battle of Jastków explained

Conflict:Battle of Jastków
Partof:Russian Great Retreat during First World War
Date:July 31 – August 3, 1915
Place:Jastków, Russian Empire
Result:Austro-Hungarian victory
Combatant2: Russian Empire
Commander1:Józef Piłsudski
Bolesław Roja
Commander2:Unknown

The Battle of Jastków was a World War I battle that took place July 31–August 3, 1915, near the village of Jastków, then part of the Russian Empire. It was a major clash between the Russian Army and the Austro-Hungarian Polish Legions (primarily the 1st Brigade, Polish Legions). It was one of the Legion's largest engagements, and its first major one. The battle ended with the Austro-Hungarian and Polish victory, as the Russian forces retreated.

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