Battle of Werbicze

Battle of Werbicze
Part of the Palej Uprising
DateFebruary 4, 1703
LocationWerbicze in modern Khmelnytskyi Oblast, Ukraine
Result Polish–Lithuanian victory
Belligerents
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth insurgent Cossacks supported by Moldavian cavalry
Commanders and leaders
Józef Potocki
Strength
1,500-3,500 3,000
Casualties and losses
Very light more than 1,500 killed

The Battle of Werbicze (or Werbka) was fought during the Palej Uprising between the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and the insurgent Cossacks in February 4, 1703. Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth forces under the command of Józef Potocki defeated the Cossacks forces which were supported by the Moldavian cavalry.

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