A Polish victory during the November Uprising's offensive phase, this battle demonstrated early success against Russian forces along the Siedlce road.
Key Facts
- Date
- 31 March 1831
- Polish forces
- 15 battalions, 8 squadrons, 14 cannons
- Russian forces
- 6 battalions, 6 squadrons, 7 sotnia, 10 cannons
- Conflict
- November Uprising
- Previous battle in area
- 20 February 1831 (first battle of Wawer)
- Followed by
- Battle of Dębe Wielkie, same day
By the Numbers
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
During the November Uprising of 1830–1831, Polish forces under General Ignacy Prądzyński planned a strategic offensive along the Siedlce road, seeking to exploit operational initiative against the occupying Imperial Russian forces and secure a series of successive engagements.
On 31 March 1831, a Polish grouping nominally commanded by General Jan Skrzynecki, comprising 15 battalions, 8 squadrons, and 14 cannons, engaged and defeated the Russian corps of General Fyodor Gejsmar, which fielded 6 battalions, 6 squadrons, 7 sotnia, and 10 cannons, in the second battle of Wawer.
Despite the Polish victory, the absence of vigorous pursuit allowed the Russian corps to retain its combat effectiveness. Nevertheless, the success at Wawer contributed directly to another Polish victory at Dębe Wielkie later the same day, reinforcing the momentum of Prądzyński's offensive.
Belligerents & Mobilization Analysis
Side A
1 belligerent
General Jan Skrzynecki, General Ignacy Prądzyński.
Side B
1 belligerent
General Fyodor Gejsmar.