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| Battle of Sudomer |
| Part of the Hussite Wars |
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| Combatants |
| Hussites |
Catholics |
| Commanders |
| Jan Žižka |
Unknown |
| Strength |
| 12 war wagons with 400 infantry |
2,000-2,500 cavalry |
| Casualties |
| Heavy, at least 3 wagons destroyed |
Heavy |
The Battle of Sudomer was fought on March 25, 1420, between Catholic and Hussite forces. The Hussites were led by Jan Žižka, and they were victorious. This was the second famous battle of the Hussite Wars. The first battle, the Battle of Nekmer, was more of a Hussite retreat than a battle. The Royalist forces pursued the Hussites, and this is why this battle happened. At the battle, the Hussites were attacked under a white flag of truce. However, the Hussites had fortified the area. One flank was protected by a pond, and the others were protected by the war wagons. The Royalist cavalry knew that they could not attack war wagons on their horses, so they dismounted. After that, they launched a huge series of attacks on the wagons, which resulted in heavy casualties on both armies. The Royalists eventually withdrew. Zizka was then able to escape. In the end, this was the first success out of many that the Hussites would have. The Hussite victory was amazing. Only 400 men had beaten around 2,000 cavalry. In a usual battle, that would be a usual defeat for the infantry. However, the ingenious use of Wagenburg tactics by Jan Zizka would win the day.
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