Wars, politics & history

Battle of Lützen

16 November 1632

Battle during the Thirty Years' War, 1632. It took place on 16 November 1632 in what is now Germany. The setting was Leipzig. It was part of the Thirty Years' War. Those involved included Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden and the Holy Roman Empire. About 8,400 people died. Some 1,600 were injured.

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