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Battle of Bucov
Part of Moldavian Magnate Wars
DateOctober 20, 1600
LocationBucov, in modern Prahova County, Romania
Result Decisive Polish–Lithuanian victory
Belligerents
Herb Rzeczypospolitej Obojga Narodow Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
Flag of Moldavia Moldavia
Flag of Wallachia Wallachia
Commanders and leaders
Jelita herb Jan Zamoyski
POL COA Lubicz Stanisław Żółkiewski
POL COA Mohyła Ieremia Movilă
Michael the Brave
Baba Novac
Strength
15,000-17,000
10 artillery pieces
15,000-16,000
Casualties and losses
Very light 1,000 killed

The Battle of Bucov or Teleajen River (called battle of Bukowo in polish historiography) was fought during the Moldavian Magnate Wars between the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and the Principality of Wallachia in October 20, 1600. Polish-Lithuanian forces under the command of Jan Zamoyski defeated the Wallachian forces commanded by Michael the Brave.

References[]

Dariusz Skorupa, Bitwa pod Bukowem 20 października 1600 r. {w} Staropolska sztuka wojenna XVI-XVII wieku- "Fasciculi Historici Novi", Tom V, 2002

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