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(Redirected from Battle of Lowicz) War between Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth and Crimean Khanate
Battle of Łowicz
Part of the Second Northern War / The Deluge
DateAugust 25, 1656
LocationŁowicz, Poland
Result Polish-Lithuanian victory
Belligerents
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
Crimean Khanate
Swedish Empire Swedish Empire
Commanders and leaders
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth Stefan Czarniecki Swedish Empire Hans Böddeker
Strength
6,000 cavalry (4,000 Poles, 2,000 Tatars) 1,500 cavalry
Casualties and losses
Unknown 1,470 killed
The Deluge
Northern War of 1655–1660
Theaters
Battles
Treaties

The Battle of Łowicz on August 25, 1656 between forces of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth and Crimean Khanate commanded by Stefan Czarniecki on one side, and on the other Swedish forces commanded by Hans Böddeker. Polish-Tatar forces won the battle.

References

  • Leszek Podhorodecki, Rapier i koncerz, Warszawa 1985, ISBN 83-05-11452-X, p. 324
  • Mirosław Nagielski, Warszawa 1656, Warszawa 1990, Wydawnictwo Bellona, ISBN 83-11-07786-X, p. 233

52°6′N 19°56′E / 52.100°N 19.933°E / 52.100; 19.933

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