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| Vilnius Division | |
|---|---|
| Vilniaus divizija | |
| Active | April–November 1794 |
| Allegiance | Grand Duchy of Lithuania |
The Vilnius Division (Lithuanian: Vilniaus divizija) was the largest and most important insurgent division of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania during the Kościuszko Uprising in 1794.[1]
Composition
[edit]The division was formed in Vilnius in April–May 1794, combining units of the regular Grand Ducal Lithuanian Army and the militia of Ašmena, Trakai, Vilnius counties and general levy (pospolite ruszenie) units.[1]
Commander
[edit]The division's commanders were:[1]
- Jakub Jasiński (until June 1794),
- Michał Wielhorski (until August 1794),
- Antoni Chlewiński (until September 1794),
- Jerzy Franciszek Grabowski
History
[edit]The division fought against the imperial Russian army in the battles of:
The division spent the latter half of June to the east of Ašmena.[1] On June 25, the Battle of Salos, took place near Smarhon; after losing it, the Vilnius Division retreated towards Vilnius, which it defended from July 19.[1]
On August 11, it was defeated, retreated to Jonava, from there to Užnemunė. Due to the disarray in the uprising's and army's leadership, the division became ineffective.[1]
In October 1794, together with the entire army, the division retreated to Poland.[1] On November 4, it fought in the defense of Warsaw in the Battle of Praga.[1]
References
[edit]Sources
[edit]- Jasas, Rimantas (2021). "Vilniaus divizija". Vle.lt (in Lithuanian). Archived from the original on 31 July 2025.
Category:Divisions of Lithuania Category:Kościuszko Uprising Category:Grand Duchy of Lithuania Category:Military history of Vilnius