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This article is about the 1656 battle. For the 1454 battle, see Battle of Konitz. For the 1939 battle, see Battle of Chojnice (1939).
Battle of Konitz, Chojnice
Part of The Deluge
DateDecember 23, 1656
LocationKonitz, Prussia, now Chojnice, Poland
Result Swedish victory
Belligerents
Sweden
Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth
Commanders and leaders
Rutger von Ascheberg
Stefan Czarniecki
Strength
1000 cavalry
10000 cavalry
Casualties and losses
unknown 3500 men and 36 banners
The Deluge

The Battle of Konitz, Chojnice was the last traditional pitched battle during The Deluge. At the end of 1656, Rutger von Ascheberg received information that the Polish cavalry has set up winter camp outside Konitz , Prussia. now Chojnice, Poland. He attacked immediately, achieving a crushing Swedish victory.

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