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Battle of Jüterbog 1644

Battle of Jüterbog: Schwedisches und kaiserliches Lager bei Bernburg 1644
Image: Merian, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Date3 December 1644Wikidata
Year1644Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraEarly modern (1500–1799)derived from year
LocationGermanyNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
War / conflictThirty Years' WarWikidata P361
ParticipantsHoly Roman EmpireWikidata P710
Coordinates51.9933, 13.0728Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Jüterbog was fought in Jüterbog on 3 December 1644 between Sweden and the Holy Roman Empire, resulting in a Swedish victory. The cavalry of the main Imperial army tried to break out of its blockade by the Swedish in Magdeburg but was caught and mostly shattered by the Swedes.

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Location

51.9933, 13.0728 · Germany

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