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Battle of Lutter

1626 • Niedersachsen Feldschlacht

Historical Overview

Tilly decisively defeats the Danish King Christian IV.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Decisive Imperial victory.

Imperial & League

  • Commander: Graf Tilly
  • Strength: ca. 20.000
  • Casualties: ca. 500

Kingdom of Denmark

  • Commander: Christian IV.
  • Strength: ca. 20.000
  • Casualties: ca. 6.000

Strategic Context

Denmark's attempt to save the Protestant cause.

Conflict / War

Danish phase of the Thirty Years' War

Wallenstein's victory.

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