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Klissow


Battle Name : Klissow

Date(s) : 09 July 1702

Part of : Second or Great Northern War ,

Outcome : A victory for Swedish Army over Saxons

Type of battle : Land

Summary

The Swedes under Charles Xll advanced into Poland with the intention of deposing Augustus. The Swedes all out attack against a numerically superior force resulted in heavy Saxon losses, although Augustus was able to extricate himself and most of his army.

Location

In Poland close to where the town of Krakow now stands. (Poland)

Casualty figures

Swedish Army

Number engaged :
12,000

Casualties :
900 (7.50%)

Saxons

Number engaged :
16,000

Casualties :
4,000 (25.00%)