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Battle of Wiesloch (1632)
Part of Thirty Years War
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Battlefield view from the west in a period woodcut
Date 16 August 1632
Location
Wiesloch, Swabian Circle, Holy Roman Empire
present-day Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Result Swedish victory
Belligerents
Sweden Swedish Empire  Holy Roman Empire
Commanders and leaders
Sweden Gustav Horn Holy Roman Empire Ernesto Montecuccoli
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown

The Battle of Wiesloch (German: Schlacht bei Wiesloch) occurred on 16 August 1632 during the Thirty Years' War near the German city of Wiesloch, south of Heidelberg.

A Swedish army led by Count Gustav Horn fought an army of the Holy Roman Empire led by Count Ernesto Montecuccoli. The battle resulted in a Swedish victory.

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