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Battle of Dessau Bridge

1626 • Anhalt Brückenkopf

Historical Overview

Wallenstein defeats Mansfeld, demonstrating his strategic power.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Wallenstein's victory.

Imperial Army

  • Commander: Albrecht v. Wallenstein
  • Strength: ca. 20.000
  • Casualties: Gering

Protestant Union

  • Commander: Ernst von Mansfeld
  • Strength: ca. 12.000
  • Casualties: ca. 4.000

Strategic Context

Defending against the Protestant offensive into Saxony.

Conflict / War

Danish phase of the Thirty Years' War

Wallenstein's victory.

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