Battle of Chemnitz

Battle of Chemnitz
Part of the Thirty Years' War
Date14 April 1639
LocationChemnitz (present-day Germany)
Result Decisive Swedish victory
Belligerents
 Sweden  Saxony
Commanders and leaders
Sweden General Banér Electorate of Saxony General Marazzino

The Battle of Chemnitz (14 April 1639) took place near the town of Chemnitz, in what is now eastern Germany, during the Thirty Years' War. Swedish forces under Johan Banér inflicted a crushing defeat on Rodolfo Giovanni Marazzino who commanded the Saxons and an Imperial detachment.[1][2]

Battle

The battle was a confused engagement in broken country north of Chemnitz. After a forced march to the area, the Swedish forces were able to rout a large portion of the opposing forces,[1] capturing their baggage train, and taking 1,500 prisoners.[1]

Aftermath

Following the battle, the Swedes occupied Pirna and advanced into Bohemia.[1]

Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Wilson 2009, p. 614.
  2. Wedgewood 1938, p. .

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