The battle elevated Suvorov to the front rank of Russian commanders in Poland and earned him promotion to major general.
Key Facts
- Date
- 13 September 1769
- Confederate casualties
- Up to 200, including 40 captured men
- Russian casualties
- Very small
- Key Russian unit
- Sakharov's grenadier company and Rönne's 50 carabiniers
- Suvorov's promotion
- Raised to rank of major general
By the Numbers
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
The Bar Confederation, a Polish noble alliance opposed to Russian influence, was engaged in armed conflict against the Russian Empire. Russian forces under Brigadier Suvorov sought to suppress Confederate military activity in Poland, bringing opposing forces under Casimir Pulaski into direct confrontation.
On 13 September 1769, Russian and Bar Confederation forces clashed at Orzechowo. The outcome was decided by Sakharov's grenadier company and Captain Count Castelli's 50 carabiniers under Rönne. The Confederates suffered up to 200 casualties, including 40 taken prisoner, while Russian losses remained minimal despite a significant numerical disparity.
The victory at Orzechowo established Suvorov's reputation as a leading Russian commander in Poland and directly resulted in his promotion to the rank of major general. For the Bar Confederation, the loss represented a significant battlefield defeat under Casimir Pulaski's command.
Belligerents & Mobilization Analysis
Side A
1 belligerent
Brigadier Alexander Suvorov, Captain Count Castelli.
Side B
1 belligerent
Casimir Pulaski.