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Battle of Mława
1939 • Masowien
Historical Overview
The Battle of Mława, otherwise known as the Defence of the Mława position, took place to the north of the town of Mława in northern Poland between 1 and 3 September 1939. It was one of the opening battles of the Invasion of Poland and World War II in general. It was fought between the forces of the Polish Modlin Army under General Krukowicz-Przedrzymirski and the German 3rd Army under General Georg von Küchler.
Quick Facts
Outcome:German victory.
German Army
- Commander: Georg v. Küchler
- Strength: ca. 50.000
- Casualties: ca. 1.800
Poland
- Commander: Emil Krukowicz-Przedrzymirski
- Strength: ca. 30.000
- Casualties: ca. 3.000
Strategic Context
Attempt to stop the German advance from East Prussia.
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