The battle was composed of several engagements, in which Polish forces were routed, and during the last rout, Żólkiewski was killed; according to an anecdote, he refused to retreat, preferring to stay with the rear guard till the very end.
The battle was composed of several engagements. Polish forces were routed in several engagements. Żólkiewski was killed. This was during the last rout. He refused to retreat, preferring to stay with the rear guard till the very end. This was according to an anecdote.