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Battle of Wittstock

1636 • Brandenburg Feldschlacht

Historical Overview

Victory of Sweden over Imperials and Saxons; turnaround after Nördlingen.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Decisive Swedish victory.

Sweden & Saxony

  • Commander: Johan Banér
  • Strength: ca. 16.000
  • Casualties: ca. 3.000

Imperial & Saxony

  • Commander: Kurfürst Johann Georg I.
  • Strength: ca. 22.000
  • Casualties: ca. 10.000

Strategic Context

Restoration of Swedish power in Northern Germany.

Conflict / War

Swedish-French War

Decisive Swedish victory.

Related Literature

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