Atak na przedmoście Dyneburga 27–28 września 1919 r. Relacja dowódcy dyonu pociągów pancernych kpt. Michała Münnicha
Attack on the bridgehead of Daugavpils, September 27th–28th, 1919. An account of the commander of Polish armoured trains, Capt. Michał Münnich

Summary/Abstract: The article presents an unpublished account of the battles for the Daugavpils bridgehead on September 27th–28th, 1919. Its author is Capt. Michał Münnich, commander of the two Polish armoured trains „Śmiały-Szeroki” and „Śmigły” participating in the fights. The first part of the account also cites the previously unpublished order of Col. Juliusz Rómmel, then commander of the First Artillery Brigade, concerning the use of Polish artillery in the battle. The second part describes the activities of Polish armoured trains. Basing on the report, a broader analysis of the activities of Polish artillery is presented, and several inaccuracies concerning the participation of armoured trains in the fights, found in subject matter literature, are clarified. The article concludes with the presentation of the author of the report, especially his participation in the 1918–1920 fights.

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