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Battle of the Bzura

1939 Zentralpolen Entscheidung

Polish artillery in Battle of Bzura 1939 after an air attack. Polish Bofors AA gun and a bombed column of Polish Army. As published here, this photo is reversed - the sight corrector should be on the right hand side of the gun.

Polish artillery in Battle of Bzura 1939 after an air attack. Polish Bofors AA gun and a bombed column of Polish Army. As published here, this photo is reversed - the sight corrector should be on the right hand side of the gun.

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Bitwa nad Bzurą (położenie 10 Pułku Piechoty 14-09-1939)

Bitwa nad Bzurą (położenie 10 Pułku Piechoty 14-09-1939)

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Bitwa nad Bzurą (położenie 10 Pułku Piechoty 16-09-1939)

Bitwa nad Bzurą (położenie 10 Pułku Piechoty 16-09-1939)

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Tadeusz Kutrzeba memorial medal

Tadeusz Kutrzeba memorial medal

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Tadeusz Kutrzeba memorial medal

Tadeusz Kutrzeba memorial medal

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Tadeusz Kutrzeba memorial medal

Tadeusz Kutrzeba memorial medal

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Cmentarz w Młodzieszynie - groby żołnierzy 7 Pułku Strzelców Konnych poległych we wrześniu 1939 w Bitwie nad Bzurą

Cmentarz w Młodzieszynie - groby żołnierzy 7 Pułku Strzelców Konnych poległych we wrześniu 1939 w Bitwie nad Bzurą

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Battle of the Bzura 1939 -Polish infantry of 18 regiment in attack

Battle of the Bzura 1939 -Polish infantry of 18 regiment in attack

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Polish Cavalry in Battle of the Bzura 1939, near Sochaczew.

Polish Cavalry in Battle of the Bzura 1939, near Sochaczew.

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Battle of the Bzura (1939-07-9-13)

Battle of the Bzura (1939-07-9-13)

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Battle of the Bzura (1939-14-09)

Battle of the Bzura (1939-14-09)

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Battle of the Bzura (1939-16-09)

Battle of the Bzura (1939-16-09)

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Battle of the Bzura (1939-18-09)

Battle of the Bzura (1939-18-09)

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Strategic map of the Polish Bzura counteroffensive, 16 September 1939. Showing the battles of Ruszki and Kiernozia.

Strategic map of the Polish Bzura counteroffensive, 16 September 1939. Showing the battles of Ruszki and Kiernozia.

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Tactical map of the battle of Górki and Zamośc, 17 September 1939. Heavily influenced by Wojciech Zalewski's "Wielki Atlas Kampanii Wrześniowej 1939".

Tactical map of the battle of Górki and Zamośc, 17 September 1939. Heavily influenced by Wojciech Zalewski's "Wielki Atlas Kampanii Wrześniowej 1939".

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KrzyzBzura-aw

KrzyzBzura-aw

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KrzyzBzura-rew

KrzyzBzura-rew

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Kwatera wojskowa (1919-1939)

Kwatera wojskowa (1919-1939)

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Muzeum Twierdzy Modlin

Muzeum Twierdzy Modlin

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Cmentarz w Młodzieszynie - groby żołnierzy poległych we wrześniu 1939

Cmentarz w Młodzieszynie - groby żołnierzy poległych we wrześniu 1939

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Pz.Kpfw.II tank on reconstruction Battle of Bzura - "Bzura 2008" - Brochów, Poland.

Pz.Kpfw.II tank on reconstruction Battle of Bzura - "Bzura 2008" - Brochów, Poland.

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War cemetery in the place of battle near Kozle, Poland

War cemetery in the place of battle near Kozle, Poland

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Wielkopolska Brygada Kawalerii, Battle of Bzura, central Poland, 1939.

Wielkopolska Brygada Kawalerii, Battle of Bzura, central Poland, 1939.

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Zniszczony polski sprzęt wojskowy na brzegu Bzury.

Zniszczony polski sprzęt wojskowy na brzegu Bzury.

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Zniszczony polski sprzęt wojskowy na brzegu Bzury.

Zniszczony polski sprzęt wojskowy na brzegu Bzury.

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Historical Overview

Largest battle of the campaign; Polish counter-attack.

Quick Facts

Outcome:German victory.

German Army

  • Commander: Gerd v. Rundstedt
  • Strength: ca. 425.000
  • Casualties: ca. 8.000

Poland

  • Commander: Tadeusz Kutrzeba
  • Strength: ca. 225.000
  • Casualties: ca. 100.000

Strategic Context

Polish attempt to relieve the advance on Warsaw.

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