Count Kazimierz Pułaski
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- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: American Revolution, Revolutionary War, Colonialism, Colonies, Settlements, Generals, Military Officers, Soldiers, Wars, Battles, Empires, Dynasties, British Empire, Revolutions, Rebellions, Uprisings, Riots
- Curriculum: American Revolutionary History (1776-1788), 18th Century European History, Eastern European History
Article abstract: Military significance: A commander during the Polish Civil War, Pułaski served in the American Revolution, first under George Washington, then in charge of his own independent cavalry.
Count Kazimierz Pułaski was a commander of Confederation forces during the Polish Civil War (1768-1773). He distinguished himself as one of the best military commanders operating against the intervening Russian forces. He led the successful defense of Berdichev in 1768 and then carried out successful guerrilla operations against the invading Russian forces along...
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