Battle of Toropets (1580)
The Battle of Toropets was fought during the Livonian War, between Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth and the Tsardom of Russia in September 20, 1580. Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth forces under the command of Janusz Zbaraski defeated the Russian forces commanded by Dimitrij Cheremisov and Grigorij Nashchokin.
| Battle of Toropets | |||||||
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| Part of the Livonian War | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth | Tsardom of Russia | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Janusz Zbaraski |
Dimitrij Cheremisov (POW) Grigorij Nashchokin (POW) | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 2,600 men | 4,000 men | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| very few |
300-500 killed 200 captured | ||||||
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