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Battle of Wizna
1939 • Podlachien Abwehrschlacht
Historical Overview
"Polish Thermopylae"; extreme numerical inferiority vs. tanks.
Quick Facts
Outcome:German victory.
German Army
- Commander: Heinz Guderian
- Strength: ca. 42.000
- Casualties: ca. 1.000
Poland
- Commander: Władysław Raginis †
- Strength: ca. 720
- Casualties: ca. 680
Strategic Context
Delaying the German advance in the Northeast.
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