All Battles

Battle of Kock

1939 • Lublin Feldschlacht
Polish solidiers during Battle of Kock (1939)

Polish solidiers during Battle of Kock (1939)

Author: unknown-anonymousLicense:PD
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Battle of Kock

Battle of Kock

Author: Lonio17License:CC-BY-SA-4.0
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Battle of Kock (05-10-1939)

Battle of Kock (05-10-1939)

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Cmentarz w Turzystwie.

Cmentarz w Turzystwie.

Author: Marcin lemLicense:CC-BY-SA-4.0
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On 5 October 1939 near Kock. Pol.[ish] General Kleeberg surrenders to the Division Commander, Lieutenant General Otto. In these last battles on Polish soil, the German troops captured: 2 Division Commanders, 1255 officers, 15600 sergeants, a.[nd] enlisted personnel, 5000 horses, 20 cannons, 205 machine guns, 10200 hand guns a.[nd] several war chests.

On 5 October 1939 near Kock. Pol.[ish] General Kleeberg surrenders to the Division Commander, Lieutenant General Otto. In these last battles on Polish soil, the German troops captured: 2 Division Commanders, 1255 officers, 15600 sergeants, a.[nd] enlisted personnel, 5000 horses, 20 cannons, 205 machine guns, 10200 hand guns a.[nd] several war chests.

Author: Kurt Bruno Seeliger (de)License:CC-BY-4.0
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Cmentarz wojenny w Kocku.

Cmentarz wojenny w Kocku.

Author: ZalaLicense:CC-BY-SA-4.0
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Cmentarz wojenny w Kocku.

Cmentarz wojenny w Kocku.

Author: ZalaLicense:CC-BY-SA-4.0
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Kock, kamień pamiątkowy pod pomnikiem gen. Franciszka Kleeberga

Kock, kamień pamiątkowy pod pomnikiem gen. Franciszka Kleeberga

Author: Jacek KarczmarzLicense:CC-BY-4.0
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Muzeum Twierdzy Modlin

Muzeum Twierdzy Modlin

Author: Jolanta DyrLicense:CC-BY-SA-4.0
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The last order of General Franciszek Kleeberg to his soldiers. 6th of October 1939

The last order of General Franciszek Kleeberg to his soldiers. 6th of October 1939

Author: Francuiszek Kleeberg - officlial orderLicense:PD
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The Nazi-soviet Invasion of Poland, 1939 Death and destruction by the roadside at Kock, where the last battle of the Polish campaign between Polish Independent Operational Group 'Polesie' commanded by General Franciszek Kleeberg and German XIV Motorised Corps led by General Gustav von Wietersheim, took place. Between 29 and 30 September this particular Polish unit was also engaged in victorious battles against Red Army at villages of Milanów and Jabłoń.

The Nazi-soviet Invasion of Poland, 1939 Death and destruction by the roadside at Kock, where the last battle of the Polish campaign between Polish Independent Operational Group 'Polesie' commanded by General Franciszek Kleeberg and German XIV Motorised Corps led by General Gustav von Wietersheim, took place. Between 29 and 30 September this particular Polish unit was also engaged in victorious battles against Red Army at villages of Milanów and Jabłoń.

Author: Polish Official PhotographerLicense:PD
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Historical Overview

Final organized engagement of regular Polish forces.

Quick Facts

Outcome:German victory.

German Army

  • Commander: Gustav v. Wietersheim
  • Strength: ca. 30.000
  • Casualties: ca. 400

Poland

  • Commander: Franciszek Kleeberg
  • Strength: ca. 18.000
  • Casualties: ca. 300

Strategic Context

Last stand before final surrender.

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