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Siege of Lwów
1939 • Galizien Stadtkampf
Historical Overview
Struggle against Germans, then surrender to the Red Army.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Soviet occupation.
Soviet Union
- Commander: Semjon Timoschenko
- Strength: ca. 100.000
- Casualties: gering
Poland
- Commander: Władysław Langner
- Strength: ca. 15.000
- Casualties: ca. 500
Strategic Context
Defending Eastern Poland against the double invasion.
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