Battle of Wisniowiec (1512 AD)

Battle of Wisniowiec (Kingdom of Poland & Grand Duchy of Lithuania vs Crimean Khanate) took place in 1512 AD during Crimean–Nogai slave raids in Eastern Europe.

Battle facts

• Year: 1512 AD
• Date: 1512-05-08
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Crimean–Nogai slave raids in Eastern Europe
• Side A: Kingdom of Poland, Grand Duchy of Lithuania
• Side B: Crimean Khanate
• Commanders (A): Mikołaj Kamieniecki, Konstanty Ostrogski
• Commanders (B): Meñli I Giray
• Casualties: approx. 500 - 1,000 died10,000 - 16,000 died
• Outcome: Polish-Lithuanian victory
• Coordinates: 49.556°, 25.593°

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