Siege of Kolding (1658)

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The siege of Kolding was fought on December 25, 1658, between Sweden and the forces of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth and Denmark–Norway.[1][2] The Polish and Danish forces were led by Stefan Czarniecki. The Polish-Danish force won the battle.

Siege of Kolding
Part of Second Northern War

Assault on Kolding
DateDecember 25, 1658
Location
Result Polish-Danish victory
Belligerents
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
Denmark–Norway
Sweden
Commanders and leaders
Stefan Czarniecki
Strength
1,000 men 2,000 men

References edit

  1. ^ Dyer, Thomas Henry (1901). 1576-1679. G. Bell and sons. p. 417.
  2. ^ Dyer, Thomas Henry (1877). Modern Europe: 1593-1721. G. Bell and sons. p. 336.

Bibliography edit

  • Leszek Podhorodecki, "Rapier i koncerz: Z dziejów wojen polsko-szwedzkich", Warsaw 1985, ISBN 83-05-11452-X,