List Of Wars Involving Poland
This is a chronological list of military conflicts in which Polish armed forces participated or took place on Polish territory. From the reign of Mieszko I (960–992) to the ongoing military operations.
This list does not include peacekeeping operations (such as UNPROFOR, UNTAES or UNMOP) or the humanitarian missions supported by the Polish Armed Forces.
The list gives the name, the date, the Polish allies and enemies, and the result of these conflicts following this legend:
- Polish victory
- Polish defeat
- Indecisive
- Another result (e.g. a treaty or peace without a clear result, status quo ante bellum, result unknown)
- Ongoing conflict
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