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The '''Battle of Borysthenes''' of 1512 was a battle of the [[Muscovite-Lithuanian Wars]]. The [[Poland|Polish]] forces under [[Sigismund I]] defeated the [[Muscovite]] army of 80,000. The Russian side suffered enormous casualties.
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The '''Battle of Borysthenes''' of 1512 was a battle of the [[Muscovite-Lithuanian Wars]]. The Polish forces under [[Sigismund I]] defeated the [[Muscovite]] army of 80,000. The Russian side suffered enormous casualties.
   
 
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Battle of Borysthenes
Part of Muscovite-Lithuanian Wars
Date1512
LocationOn the Dnieper River
Result Polish victory.
Belligerents
Muscovy Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth
Commanders and leaders
Unknown Sigismund I
Strength
80,000 soldiers Unknown

The Battle of Borysthenes of 1512 was a battle of the Muscovite-Lithuanian Wars. The Polish forces under Sigismund I defeated the Muscovite army of 80,000. The Russian side suffered enormous casualties.

References

  • George Bruce. Harbottle's Dictionary of Battles. (Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1981) (ISBN 0-442-22336-6).
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