Battle of Łomża (1939)
Battle of Łomża (7–10 September 1939) was a series of armed engagements during the Nazi German and Soviet Invasion of Poland. The battle took place in and around the town of Łomża, on both sides of the Narew River. Polish forces successfully held a series of pre-First World War forts from repeated German attack before being forced to withdraw due to the position becoming untenable following their losses at the Battle of Wizna and Battle of Nowogród.
| Battle of Łomża | |||||||
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| Part of Invasion of Poland, World War II | |||||||
World War I forts of Łomża Fortress formed the backbone of Polish defence in 1939 | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Germany | Poland | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Gen. Kuno-Hans von Both Gen. Nikolaus von Falkenhorst |
Maj. Stanisław Wyderko Lt. Col. Lucjan Stanek | ||||||
| Units involved | |||||||
| 21st Infantry Division, elements of 10th Panzer Division | 1st Battalion, 33rd Infantry Regiment | ||||||
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