Event Russian and Saxon Invasion of Poland

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Was a joint military invasion of Poland by the Tsardom of Russia and the Electorate of Saxony during the War of the Polish Succession.

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  • October 1733: The Russians, commanded by Peter Lacy, quickly captured the capital city of Warsaw and installed Augustus as potential heir, forcing Stanislaus to flee to Danzig.
  • June 1734: Russia and Saxony captured the Polish-Lithuanian city of Danzig.