Tadeusz Kutrzeba

Polish general and military leader

Tadeusz Kutrzeba - Polish general and military leader
Born

April 15th, 1885
139 years ago

Died

1947
78 years ago — 62 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

Poland

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A prominent figure in the Polish Army, served as a general during World War II. Commanded the operational group in the defense of Poland, facing the invasion by both Germany and the Soviet Union in 1939. Played a significant role in the Battle of Bzura, the largest battle fought by Polish forces during the war, which involved large-scale engagements against the German Army. After the defeat in Poland, he became a prisoner of war.

Commanded Polish forces during the Battle of Bzura

Led military operations during the 1939 invasion of Poland

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