Battle of Warka 1656
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 7 April 1656 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1656 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | Poland | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Deluge, Second Northern War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, Sweden | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 51.7833, 21.2000 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Warka occurred on April 7, 1656 between the forces of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, commanded by Stefan Czarniecki, and the forces of the Swedish Empire, commanded by Frederick VI, Margrave of Baden-Durlach. Lasting about two hours, the battle ended in a Polish victory.
It was the first Polish success on the open field since the Swedish invasion of Poland in the early summer of 1655, during the Swedish Deluge.
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