Battle of Wólka Węglowa


The Battle of Wólka Węglowa was a battle near Wólka Węglowa on September 19, 1939, during the last stages of the Polish counteroffensive of the Invasion of Poland.

Outcome

The battle of Wólka Węglowa was a cavalry battle, as Polish Uhlan cavalry retreating towards Warsaw encountered German units. The commanding officer of the 14th Regiment, Col. Edward Godlewski ordered a cavalry charge. German infantry was taken by surprise, but machine guns and tanks hidden nearby opened fire on the cavalry. Eventually Polish units broke through towards Warsaw, as intended, but at the cost of heavy losses.
The battle was witnessed and described by the Italian war correspondent Mario Appelius.