Battle of Ciani

The Battle of Ciani was fought in July 1015 during the German–Polish War, between the army the Holy Roman Empire led by Henry II against the forces of Duchy of Poland. It was fought near the gord of Ciani (now Zützen, Germany). It was won by the German forces.

Battle of Ciani
Part of German–Polish War
Date July 1015 Location Ciani, Duchy of Poland (now Zützen, Germany) Result German victory
Belligerents
Holy Roman Empire	Duchy of Poland
Commanders and leaders
Henry II	Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown	Very high

History

During the German–Polish War, while the army of the Holy Roman Empire led by Henry II has been attacked, while passing through Lusatia, by the forces of Duchy of Poland stationed in the gord of Ciani (now Zützen, a city quarter of Golßen, Germany), near which, the battle was fought. It was the first major battle of the war. It was won by the German side, with the Polish forces being completely destroyed.

Citations

Bibliography

• Stanisław Zakrzewski, Bolesław Chrobry Wielki.