Polish 27th Uhlan Regiment

27th Uhlan Regiment of King Stefan Batory (Polish language: 27 Pulk Ulanow im. Krola Stefana Batorego, 27 p.ul.) was a cavalry unit of the Polish Army in the Second Polish Republic. Formed in July 1920, it fought both in the Polish-Soviet War and the 1939 Invasion of Poland. The regiment was garrisoned first in Wloclawek, to be moved in August 1921 to Nieswiez (now Belarus). In 1939, it belonged to Nowogrodzka Cavalry Brigade. It fougt in several battles in September 1939, capitulating to the Red Army near Wladypol, on September 27, 1939.

The history of the regiment dates back to July 28, 1920, when Rotmistrz Adam Zakrzewski was named commandant of the new cavalry unit, called the 203rd Cavalry Regiment. His first order was issued on July 29, and regimental officers were transferred from other, already existing units. At first, the regiment had four cavalry squadrons, plus a squadron of machine guns.

On August 2, 1920 in Kalisz, the oath of the soldiers took place. At that time, the unit had 27 officers, 716 soldiers and 652 horses. On August 4, the regiment left Kalisz, and two days later it arrived at the train station in Ciechanow. Less than 24 hours later, and only seven days after its creation, the regiment clashed with Soviet cavalry, near the village of Przedwojewo. After this battle, the uhlans moved back to Ciechanow, to defend the town. Its losses were high, reaching up to 50% of the manpower.

In the night of August 8/9, the uhlans rested, and on the next day, the 8th Cavalry Brigade, together with 27th Uhlan Regiment, was ordered to attack enemy positions near Glinojeck and Kraszewo. Repeated attacks of Polish soldiers were not successful, and Polish situation deteriorated by August 11, when Soviet armies were spotted marching along the rail line Ciechanow - Modlin. On August 12, the regiment clashed with the enemy in the village of Swiercze.

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