Chmielnicki Uprising (1 янв 1648 г. – 1 янв 1654 г.)

Описание:

The uprising broke out as a result of strained relations between the Polish rulers and Kossacks, living on the lands comprising the modern-day Ukraine, oppressed on the grounds of religion economy.

Initiated by Bohdan Chmielnicki, a Rusyn nobleman with a personal grudge against a Polish landowner, the uprising was supported by Tatars, lead by Tughay Bey.

1648 - first Polish defeat

1649 - Battle of Zborów. Tatars bribed not to interfere. A short-lived agreement is reached, with Ukraine nearly gaining independence.

1651 - The Commonwealth launches an attack on Kossacks in Berestechko.

1652 - Battle of Batoh. A victory for Chmielnicki. In a following battle, Tatars again prove unreliable. Chmielnicki decides to get allied with Russia.

In 1654, the Russo-Polish war begins.

Добавлено на ленту времени:

Дата: