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Riga, Siege 1700
Battle Name : Riga, Siege 1700
Date(s) : 01 February 1700 - 20 October 1700
Part of : Second or Great Northern War ,
Outcome : An inconclusive engagement between Saxon Troops and Riga Garrison
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The Saxon army invaded Livonia and laid siege to the fortress of Riga. Augustus, King of Poland, did not join his Saxon army until July. The siege was ineffective, in March counter attacks by the Swedes killed General Carlowitz, Saxon commander of the siege. Augustus finally ordered a withdrawal into winter quarters before the end of October 1700.
Location
City of Riga approximately 5 miles inland from the Gulf of Riga, on the Eastern side of the Baltic sea.
Casualty figures
Saxon Troops
- Number engaged :
- 14,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
Riga Garrison
- Number engaged :
- 2,500
- Casualties :
- n/a
