Battle of Paprotzan
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The Battle of Paprotzan (Polish: Bitwa o Paprocany) was a battle during the First Silesian Uprising that occurred on 17 August 1919 in the village of Paprotzan on the outskirts of Tichau, and resulted in a Polish victory.
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Part of First Silesian Uprising | |||||||
The Silesian insurgent monument in Tychy | |||||||
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POW G.Śl. | Weimar Republic | ||||||
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Strength | |||||||
at least 75 insurgents |
Around 100 soldiers; Including several HMGs and artillery guns | ||||||
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15 killed | 46 taken prisoner |
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The Battle of Paprotzan is considered the most significant insurgent victory of the First Silesian Uprising in the Pleß district.[1]