Battle of Deutschbrod
Battle of Deutschbrod |
Part of the Hussite Wars |
Date |
10 January 1422 |
Location |
Deutschbrod (Havlíčkův Brod) |
Result |
Hussite victory |
|
Belligerents |
Hussites |
Catholics |
Commanders and leaders |
Jan Žižka |
Unknown |
Strength |
12 war wagons with 400 infantry |
2,000-2,500 cavalry |
Casualties and losses |
Unknown |
500 |
The Battle of Deutschbrod[1] or Německý Brod took place on January 10, 1422, in Deutschbrod (Německý Brod, now Havlíčkův Brod), Bohemia, during the Hussite Wars. Led by Jan Žižka, the Hussites besieged 2,000 Royalist crusaders. The Roman Catholic crusaders were no match for the Hussites and Deutschbrod was quickly taken and sacked. A Royalist arsenal and supply train, numbering some 500 wagons, was captured, one of the largest amounts of loot that the Hussites would take throughout the whole war.
Notes
External links