Battle of Zahal

Battle of Zahal (June 17–18, 1649) was a battle of the Khmelnytsky Uprising. Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth forces under the command of Władysław Wołłowicz defeated the Ukrainian Cossack forces under the command of Ilja Hołota, who was killed in battle.

Battle of Zahal
Part of the Khmelnytsky Uprising
DateJune 17-June 18, 1649
Location
Zahal, Belarus
Result Polish victory
Belligerents
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth  Zaporozhian Cossacks
Commanders and leaders
Władysław Wołłowicz Ilja Hołota 
Strength
1,200 3,000
Casualties and losses
216 killed and wounded 1,600 killed and wounded

References

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