Battle of Komarów

The Battle of Komarów, fought on August 31, 1920, during the Polish-Soviet War, was a significant military engagement between Polish forces led by Colonel Józef Białynicki-Birula and the Soviet Red Army. The battle took place near the village of Komarów in Poland and is notable for being one of the largest cavalry battles in history. Polish troops successfully outmaneuvered and defeated the Soviets, marking a turning point in the war. This victory helped secure Poland's independence and territorial integrity, ultimately contributing to the end of Soviet expansion in Eastern Europe at that time.