Battle of Mełchów

The Battle of Melchow, one of many clashes of the January Uprising, took place on September 30, 1863, in the village of Mełchów (near Lelow), which at that time belonged to the Russian-controlled Congress Poland. A party of 800 Polish insurgents, commanded by Zygmunt Chmielewski, clashed with soldiers of the Imperial Russian Army. Russian losses were estimated at approximately 100 killed, while Polish losses totaled 70 killed and wounded.

Battle of Mełchów

The Battle of Melchow, one of many clashes of the January Uprising, took place on September 30, 1863, in the village of Mełchów (near Lelow), which at that time belonged to the Russian-controlled Congress Poland. A party of 800 Polish insurgents, commanded by Zygmunt Chmielewski, clashed with soldiers of the Imperial Russian Army. Russian losses were estimated at approximately 100 killed, while Polish losses totaled 70 killed and wounded.