Battle near the Raclawice

[Wildcat]

In 1794 general Tadeusz Kościuszko was commanding a polish forces in battle near the Racławice. They were fighting with Russians. But Kościuszko's troops didn't have good equipment. They were polish farmers with scythes and some cavalry. But they were ready to die in fighting in defence their country. Russians had artillery but Poles won this battle.

 

[Rich]

In 1794 general Tadeusz Kościuszko was commanding a polish forces in battle near the Racławice. They were fighting with Russians. But Kościuszko's troops didn't have good equipment. They were polish farmers with scythes and some cavalry. But they were ready to die in fighting in defence their country. Russians had artillery but Poles won this battle.

And so Australia names its highest mountain after him but, true to form, we manage to spell it wrong!!!