Battle of Wiesloch (1632)

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Battle of Wiesloch (1632)
Part of the Thirty Years War
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Battlefield view from the west in a period woodcut
Date16 August 1632
Location 49°17′36″N8°40′19″E / 49.29333°N 8.67194°E / 49.29333; 8.67194
Result Swedish victory
Belligerents
Flag of Sweden.svg Swedish Empire Banner of the Holy Roman Emperor (after 1400).svg  Holy Roman Empire
Commanders and leaders
Flag of Sweden.svg Gustav Horn Banner of the Holy Roman Emperor (after 1400).svg Ernesto Montecuccoli
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown
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Wiesloch
Location within Neckar region
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Wiesloch
Wiesloch (Baden-Württemberg)
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Wiesloch
Wiesloch (Germany)

The Battle of Wiesloch (German : Schlacht bei Wiesloch ) occurred on 16 August 1632 during the Thirty Years' War near the German city of Wiesloch, south of Heidelberg.

A Swedish army led by Count Gustav Horn fought an army of the Holy Roman Empire led by Count Ernesto Montecuccoli. [1]

The battle resulted in a Swedish victory.

References

  1. Hildebrandt, Dr. Ludwig H. "GESCHICHTE DER STADT WIESLOCH: FRÜHE NEUZEIT (1500 - 1750)". wiesloch.de (in German). Archived from the original on February 27, 2024. Retrieved January 25, 2024.