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Battle of Modlin
1939 • Masowien Belagerung
Historical Overview
Defense of the strategic fortress northwest of Warsaw.
Quick Facts
Outcome:German victory.
German Army
- Commander: Adolf Strauss
- Strength: ca. 80.000
- Casualties: unbekannt
Poland
- Commander: Wiktor Thommée
- Strength: ca. 40.000
- Casualties: ca. 4.000
Strategic Context
Last bulwark covering the capital.
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