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Title
Clashing Sabers
Description
A Polish cavalry group led by General Władysław Anders, composed of the “Kresowa”, “Nowogródzka” and “Wołyńska” cavalry brigades, was attempting to break through the German encirclement to the south during the Second Battle of Tomaszów Lubelski. General Anders’ men exploited …
Publisher
Date
1939-09-23
Scenario#
PoH13
Scenario Description
A Polish cavalry group led by General Władysław Anders, composed of the “Kresowa”, “Nowogródzka” and “Wołyńska” cavalry brigades, was attempting to break through the German encirclement to the south during the Second Battle of Tomaszów Lubelski. General Anders’ men exploited a gap between the German 8th and 68th Infantry Divisions near the village of Krasnobród. On the morning of September 23rd, the “Nowogródzka” cavalry brigade broke through the German 8th Infantry Division’s perimeter units, moving into its flank and rear. The Polish penetration threatened the 8th Divisional Headquarters, so its commander, General Rudolf Koch-Erpach, ordered a counter-attack with his last reserves, the divisional cavalry unit - 17th Reiter Regiment.
Location
Krasnobród, poland
Battle Narrative
The Battle of Tomaszów Lubelski took place from 18 September to 20 September 1939 near the town of Tomaszów Lubelski. It was the second largest battle of the Invasion of Poland (Battle of Bzura was the largest) and also the largest tank battle of the campaign. It resulted in the surrender of Army Krakow on 20 Sept. 1939. The battle can be divided into two phases - from 19 to 20 September and from 21 to 26 September. They are often referred to in French sources as the First and Second battle of Tomaszów, respectively.
Narrative Source
Combatants
German
Polish

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