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Battle of Sudoměř

1420 • Südböhmen
Porážka železných pánů u Sudoměře dne 25. března 1420, reprodukce z knihy Obrázkové dějiny národa československého (1923) dle obrazu Ferdinanda Hetteše

Porážka železných pánů u Sudoměře dne 25. března 1420, reprodukce z knihy Obrázkové dějiny národa československého (1923) dle obrazu Ferdinanda Hetteše

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Historical Overview

The Battle of Sudoměř was fought on 25 March 1420, between Catholic and Hussite forces. The Hussites were led by Břeněk of Švihov, who was killed in battle, and Jan Žižka, whose forces proved victorious. This was the second major battle of the Hussite Wars; the first battle, the Battle of Nekmíř, was more of a Hussite retreat than a true fight.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Hussite victory.

Hussites (Taborites)

  • Commander: Jan Žižka
  • Strength: ca. 400 Mann
  • Casualties: Gering

Catholic Cavalry

  • Commander: Heinrich von Plauen
  • Strength: ca. 2.000
  • Casualties: Hoch

Strategic Context

Early phase of the uprising; securing the Hussite retreat.

Conflict / War

Hussite Wars

Hussite victory.
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