Battle of Lesnaya

1708 • Mogiljow Feldschlacht

Historical Overview

Peter the Great intercepted a Swedish supply corps; the birth of the Russian victory.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Decisive Russian victory.

Tsardom of Russia

Commander: Peter I.
Strength: ca. 15.000
Casualties: ca. 4.000

Sweden & Saxony

Commander: Adam Ludwig Lewenhaupt
Strength: ca. 12.500
Casualties: ca. 6.000

Strategic Context

Attempt to cut off supplies for Charles XII on his march to Moscow.

Conflict / War

Great Northern War

Overwhelming Swedish victory.

Historical Locations

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