Battle of Studzianki
The Battle of Studzianki was a tactical engagement between elements of the Soviet Red Army's 2nd Guards Tank Army employed as a cavalry mechanized group of the 1st Belorussian Front, together with Polish 1st Armoured Brigade and elements of the German 9th Army of the Army Group North Ukraine defending the area south of Warsaw. The battle was part of the Operation Bagration.
Battle of Studzianki | |||||||
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Part of Operation Bagration of World War II | |||||||
Battle of Studzianki | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Germany |
Soviet Union Poland | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Gen.Maj. Schmalz | 2nd Lt. Świetana | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
3 divisions |
Polish 1st Armoured Brigade 8th Soviet Army | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
At least 40 tanks, 26 guns and mortars, 9 APCs |
27 tanks |
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