Battle of Bydchowice

The Battle of Bydchowice took place on March 29, 1773 at the village of Bydchowice near Małagozka, Rictuvia, during the Rictuvian Revolution. It involved Rictuvian forces numbering 4000 commanded by James Vandelheim which had been cornered by Verdictine forces numbering around 4500 soldiers and 10 artillery pieces. It was one of the most bloody battles of the uprising.

Battle
The National Army, under Zygmunt Kieroklawski, decided to attack Basazina on March 25, 1773. Defeating the garrison, the National Army proceeded to occupy the city. However, on March 29, a large army of Verdictine forces attack Basazina, forcing Kieroklawski to a defensive battle.

Meanwhile, Colonel James Vandelheim was sent to protect the rear, back at Małagozka with 4000 troops. A stronger Verdictine force marched to Małagozka, in hopes of attacking Kieroklawski in the rear. As the Verdicitne army neared Małagozka, Vandelheim decided to open fire.

The Verdictine troops were attacked on the front by the National Army. The strength of the Verdictine forces overwhelmed the National Army and thus, Vandelheim was forced to retreat to Bydchowice. The retreat gave the National Army 57 casualties

Another retreat would result to a envelopment from the front and back. On Bydchowice, Vandelheim decided to do battle near the woods, which was a favorable position for the National Army.