Polish Invasion of Russia (1617)
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Was an invasion of the Tsardom of Russia by the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
Chronology
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October 1618: In 1618, during the Time of Troubles in Russia, the Russian army, led by Prince Dmitry Pozharsky, retreated to Moscow to defend the city against the invading forces of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, commanded by Jan Karol Chodkiewicz and Petro Sahaidachny. The siege of Moscow began on 2 October, marking a significant moment in the conflict for control over the Russian territory.
January 1619: In 1618 Petro Sahaidachny agreed to join the campaign against Tsardom of Russia. His army of Zaporozhian Cossacks invaded from the South, captured and sacked a number of towns, such as Livny, Yelets, Dankov etc. and headed for Moscow.
December 1617: In 1617, during the Polish-Muscovite War, the Commonwealth forces led by Jan Karol Chodkiewicz faced resistance near Mozhaisk. Chodkiewicz's intended swift advance to Moscow was thwarted by the stubborn defenders.
December 1618: Because the armies were not ready for a long siege, the Polish siege of Moscow was lifted.
