Battle of Komarów
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The Battle of Komarów, or the Zamość Ring, was one of the most important battles of the Polish-Soviet War. It took place between 20 August and 2 September 1920, near the village of Komarowo (now Komarów) near Zamość. It was the last large battle in Europe in which cavalry was used as such and not as mounted infantry.[1]: 226–232
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This article is about the 1920 battle. For the 1914 battle, see Battle of Komarów (1914).
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Battle of Komarów | |||||||
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Part of Polish-Soviet War | |||||||
A cemetery of Polish soldiers killed in the battle of Komarów, in the village of Wolica Śniatycka | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Poland | Russian SFSR | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Władysław Sikorski Juliusz Rómmel Stanisław Haller | Semyon Budyonny | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
1,700 men, 6 regiments | 17,500 men, 20 regiments[citation needed] | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
500 KIA, 700 horses | Estimated 4000 KIA |
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The battle ended in a disaster for the Soviet 1st Cavalry Army, which sustained heavy casualties and barely avoided being surrounded and destroyed. After the battle, the morale of the 1st Cavalry Army collapsed, and it no longer remained an effective fighting force.