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Battle of Tomaszów Lubelski

1939 Lublin Panzerschlacht

The Polish 1939 TKS tankette at the exhibition Kraków under Nazi Occupation 1939–1945 in the Schindler's Factory in Kraków.

The Polish 1939 TKS tankette at the exhibition Kraków under Nazi Occupation 1939–1945 in the Schindler's Factory in Kraków.

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Battle of Tomaszów Lubelski (I)

Battle of Tomaszów Lubelski (I)

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Battle of Tomaszów Lubelski (II)

Battle of Tomaszów Lubelski (II)

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Heroes of the defensive struggle from 17 to 27 September 1939 near Tomaszów Lubelski. 1939 Polish Defense War against Nazi Germany.

Heroes of the defensive struggle from 17 to 27 September 1939 near Tomaszów Lubelski. 1939 Polish Defense War against Nazi Germany.

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The grave of fallen soldiers of the Polish Army in Narol in the battles of Tomaszów Lubelski in 1939 from 18 to 19 September during World War II. Polish soldiers fought near Huta Różaniecka, Ruda Różaniecka, Paar, Narola Wieś, Narola, Lipsk and other towns in the battles near Tomaszów Lubelski during World War II against German invaders.

The grave of fallen soldiers of the Polish Army in Narol in the battles of Tomaszów Lubelski in 1939 from 18 to 19 September during World War II. Polish soldiers fought near Huta Różaniecka, Ruda Różaniecka, Paar, Narola Wieś, Narola, Lipsk and other towns in the battles near Tomaszów Lubelski during World War II against German invaders.

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The grave of fallen soldiers of the Polish Army in Narol in the battles of Tomaszów Lubelski in 1939 from 18 to 19 September during World War II. Polish soldiers fought near Huta Różaniecka, Ruda Różaniecka, Paar, Narola Wieś, Narola, Lipsk and other towns in the battles near Tomaszów Lubelski during World War II against German invaders.

The grave of fallen soldiers of the Polish Army in Narol in the battles of Tomaszów Lubelski in 1939 from 18 to 19 September during World War II. Polish soldiers fought near Huta Różaniecka, Ruda Różaniecka, Paar, Narola Wieś, Narola, Lipsk and other towns in the battles near Tomaszów Lubelski during World War II against German invaders.

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The grave of fallen soldiers of the Polish Army in Narol in the battles of Tomaszów Lubelski in 1939 from 18 to 19 September during World War II. Polish soldiers fought near Huta Różaniecka, Ruda Różaniecka, Paar, Narola Wieś, Narola, Lipsk and other towns in the battles near Tomaszów Lubelski during World War II against German invaders.

The grave of fallen soldiers of the Polish Army in Narol in the battles of Tomaszów Lubelski in 1939 from 18 to 19 September during World War II. Polish soldiers fought near Huta Różaniecka, Ruda Różaniecka, Paar, Narola Wieś, Narola, Lipsk and other towns in the battles near Tomaszów Lubelski during World War II against German invaders.

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Monument to the Soldiers of September 1939 in Tomaszów Lubelski. Plaque. 1939 Polish Defense War against Nazi Germany.

Monument to the Soldiers of September 1939 in Tomaszów Lubelski. Plaque. 1939 Polish Defense War against Nazi Germany.

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Monument to the Soldiers of September 1939 in Tomaszów Lubelski, in the Lublin Province. 1939 Polish Defense War against Nazi Germany.

Monument to the Soldiers of September 1939 in Tomaszów Lubelski, in the Lublin Province. 1939 Polish Defense War against Nazi Germany.

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Map of the first assault on Tomaszow Lubelski spearheaded by the 1st Light Tank Battalion's 7TP tanks. Influenced by maps from Janusz Ledwoch's , Janusz Magnuski's, and Rajmund Szubanski's book: "7TP Vol. II, Tank Power 317." Also using information provided by Derela Republika: http://derela.pl/index.htm

Map of the first assault on Tomaszow Lubelski spearheaded by the 1st Light Tank Battalion's 7TP tanks. Influenced by maps from Janusz Ledwoch's , Janusz Magnuski's, and Rajmund Szubanski's book: "7TP Vol. II, Tank Power 317." Also using information provided by Derela Republika: http://derela.pl/index.htm

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Map of the first assault on Tomaszow Lubelski spearheaded by the 1st Light Tank Battalion's 7TP tanks. Influenced by maps from Janusz Ledwoch's , Janusz Magnuski's, and Rajmund Szubanski's book: "7TP Vol. II, Tank Power 317." Also using information provided by Derela Republika: http://derela.pl/index.htm

Map of the first assault on Tomaszow Lubelski spearheaded by the 1st Light Tank Battalion's 7TP tanks. Influenced by maps from Janusz Ledwoch's , Janusz Magnuski's, and Rajmund Szubanski's book: "7TP Vol. II, Tank Power 317." Also using information provided by Derela Republika: http://derela.pl/index.htm

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Mapa pierwszego ataku na Tomaszowa Lubelskiego prowadzonego przez czołgi 7TP od 1 Batalion Czołgów Lekkiej. Wpływ na mapy z książek Janusza Ledłocha, Janusza Magnuskiego i Rajmunda Szubańskiego: "7TP II, Tank Power 317". Korzystając z informacji dostarczonych przez Derela Republika: http://derela.pl/index.htm

Mapa pierwszego ataku na Tomaszowa Lubelskiego prowadzonego przez czołgi 7TP od 1 Batalion Czołgów Lekkiej. Wpływ na mapy z książek Janusza Ledłocha, Janusza Magnuskiego i Rajmunda Szubańskiego: "7TP II, Tank Power 317". Korzystając z informacji dostarczonych przez Derela Republika: http://derela.pl/index.htm

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Mapa pierwszego ataku na Tomaszowa Lubelskiego prowadzonego przez czołgi 7TP od 1 Batalion Czołgów Lekkiej. Wpływ na mapy z książek Janusza Ledłocha, Janusza Magnuskiego i Rajmunda Szubańskiego: "7TP II, Tank Power 317". Korzystając z informacji dostarczonych przez Derela Republika: http://derela.pl/index.htm

Mapa pierwszego ataku na Tomaszowa Lubelskiego prowadzonego przez czołgi 7TP od 1 Batalion Czołgów Lekkiej. Wpływ na mapy z książek Janusza Ledłocha, Janusza Magnuskiego i Rajmunda Szubańskiego: "7TP II, Tank Power 317". Korzystając z informacji dostarczonych przez Derela Republika: http://derela.pl/index.htm

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Historical Overview

Second largest battle; tank engagements in the Southeast.

Quick Facts

Outcome:German victory.

German Army

  • Commander: Ewald v. Kleist
  • Strength: ca. 80.000
  • Casualties: unbekannt

Poland

  • Commander: Antoni Szylling
  • Strength: ca. 60.000
  • Casualties: ca. 10.000

Strategic Context

Polish armies' attempt to break through to Romania.

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