Battle of Poltava

1709 • Ukraine Feldschlacht

Historical Overview

The turning point of the war; the Swedish main army was destroyed, Charles XII fled to the Ottoman Empire.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Total Russian victory.

Tsardom of Russia

Commander: Peter I.
Strength: ca. 42.000
Casualties: ca. 4.500

Sweden & Saxony

Commander: Karl XII. / Rehnskiöld
Strength: ca. 17.000
Casualties: ca. 10.000

Strategic Context

Decisive battle for supremacy in Eastern Europe.

Conflict / War

Great Northern War

Overwhelming Swedish victory.

Historical Locations

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