Battle of Krzykawka

Battle of Krzykawka
Part of the January Uprising

Monument to Francesco Nullo in Krzykawka
Date5 May 1863
Location
Krzykawka
50°18′43″N 19°25′12″E / 50.312018°N 19.420015°E / 50.312018; 19.420015
Result Russian victory
Belligerents
Poland Polish insurgents
Garibaldi Legion (Italian volunteers)		 Russian Empire
Commanders and leaders
Poland Józef Miniewski
Francesco Nullo  †		 Aleksandr Ivanovich Shakhovskoy
Strength
600
Battle of Krzykawka is located in Poland
Battle of Krzykawka
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Location within Poland

Battle of Krzykawka was a military engagement that took place during the January Uprising on May 5, 1863, between Russian forces and Polish insurgents and foreign (Italian and French) volunteers allied with them. It took place close to the village of Krzykawka near Olkusz. The Polish forces were led by general Józef Miniewski and included the Italian Garibaldi Legion under the command of Francesco Nullo. The outcome of the engagement was a victory for the Russian forces.