Battle of Ciani
Battle of Ciani | |||||||
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Part of German–Polish War | |||||||
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Holy Roman Empire | Duchy of Poland | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Henry II | Unknown | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
Unknown | Very high |
The Battle of Ciani was a battle fought in July 1015 during the German–Polish War, between the army the Holy Roman Empire led by Henry II against the forces of Duchy of Poland. It was fought near the gord of Ciani (now , Germany). It was won by the German forces.[1]
History[]
During the German–Polish War, while the army of the Holy Roman Empire led by Henry II has been attacked, while passing through Lusatia, by the forces of Duchy of Poland stationed in the gord of Ciani (now , Germany), near which, the battle was fought. It was the first major battle of the war. It was won by the German side, with the Polish forces being completely destroyed.[1]
Citations[]
References[]
Bibliography[]
- Stanisław Zakrzewski, Bolesław Chrobry Wielki.
Categories:
- Battles of the Middle Ages
- Battles involving Poland
- Battles involving the Holy Roman Empire
- Conflicts in 1015
- 10th century in Europe
- 10th century in Poland