Battle of Wiesloch (1632) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Battle of Wiesloch (1632) |
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Part of Thirty Years War | |||||||
Battlefield view from the west in a period woodcut |
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Belligerents | |||||||
Swedish Empire | Holy Roman Empire | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Gustav Horn | Ernesto Montecuccoli | ||||||
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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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