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Battle of Jankau

1645 • Böhmen Feldschlacht

Historical Overview

Swedish victory due to superior artillery; the road to Vienna is opened.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Decisive Swedish victory.

Sweden & Saxony

  • Commander: Lennart Torstensson
  • Strength: ca. 16.000
  • Casualties: ca. 2.000

Imperial Garrison

  • Commander: Melchior von Hatzfeldt
  • Strength: ca. 16.000
  • Casualties: ca. 10.000

Strategic Context

Final push to force the Emperor into peace.

Conflict / War

Swedish-French War

Decisive Swedish victory.

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