Battle of Chołojów

Battle of Chołojów was a battle during the Polish–Soviet War fought on 14 August 1920, on the Southwestern Front, between Second Polish Republic and Russian SFSR. Polish forces consisted of the 1st Cavalry Division commanded by Juliusz Rómmel, while Russian consisted of the 45th Rifle Division commanded by Iona Yakir and the 14th Cavalry Division commanded by Alexander Parkhomenko. The battle was fought in the area around the village of Chołojów (currently Vuzlove, Ukraine).

Battle of Chołojów
Part of the Polish–Soviet War
Map of the fight in the redion in 10–14 August 1920
Date 14 August 1920 Location Near Chołojów (currently Vuzlove, Ukraine) 50°14′N 24°33′E Result Retreat of Polish forces
Belligerents
Poland	Russian SFSR
Commanders and leaders
Juliusz Rómmel	Iona Yakir Alexander Parkhomenko
Units involved
1st Cavalry Division	45th Rifle Division 14th Cavalry Division
Casualties and losses
216 dead or wounded	Unknown

The goal of Polish forces was to stall the Russian forces and give infantry time to prepare for the defense on the Bug river. Eventually, the 1st Cavalry Division had retreated and the area had fallen into Russian control.

Bibliography

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