Battle of Krasnobród (1939) 1939
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 23 September 1939 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1939 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | World War II era (1939–1945) | derived from year |
| Location | Poland | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | 1939 Invasion of Poland, World War II | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 50.5447, 23.2181 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The World War II Battle of Krasnobród took place on 23 September 1939 near the town of Krasnobród. It was fought between the forces of the Polish Army and the German Wehrmacht during the Invasion of Poland. It was one of the last battles in European warfare in which cavalry was used on both sides.
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