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Battle of Lipany

1434 • Mittelböhmen Bruderkrieg

Historical Overview

Radical Taborites were destroyed by an alliance of moderate Hussites and Catholics.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Victory for the Utraquists (moderates); end of the wars.

Moderate Alliance

  • Commander: Diviš Bořek z Miletínka
  • Strength: ca. 12.000
  • Casualties: Gering

Radical Hussites

  • Commander: Prokop der Große †
  • Strength: ca. 10.000
  • Casualties: Extrem hoch

Strategic Context

Decisive battle to end the years-long war through compromise.

Conflict / War

Hussite Wars

Hussite victory.

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