Battle of Klushino

BelligerentsPoland–LithuaniaRussia
SwedenCommanders and leadersStanisław ŻółkiewskiDmitry Shuisky
Jacob De la GardieStrength 6,500–6,800 Poles
2 guns 10,000 to 30,000 Russians
5,000 mercenaries
11 gunsCasualties and losses 200–500 killed 5,000–15,000 dead and wounded

The Battle of Klushino, or the Battle of Kłuszyn, was fought on 4 July 1610, between forces of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth and the Tsardom of Russia during the Polish–Russian War, part of Russia's Time of Troubles. The battle occurred near the village of Klushino (Polish: Kłuszyn) near Smolensk (Polish: Smoleńsk). In the battle the outnumbered Polish-Lithuanian force secured a decisive victory over Russia, due to the tactical competence of hetmanStanisław Żółkiewski and the military prowess of Polish hussars, the elite of the army of the Crown of the Kingdom of Poland. The battle is remembered as one of the greatest triumphs of the Polish cavalry and an example of excellence and supremacy of the Polish military at the time.