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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 Chojnice
Part of The Deluge
DateDecember 23, 1656
LocationChojnice, 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 Chojnice (Battle of Konitz) 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 Chojnice. He attacked immediately, achieving a crushing Swedish victory.


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