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Battle of Stadtlohn

1623 • Westfalen Feldschlacht

Historical Overview

Tilly destroys the army of "Mad Christian" of Brunswick.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Decisive Imperial victory.

Imperial & League

  • Commander: Johann T’Serclaes von Tilly
  • Strength: ca. 25.000
  • Casualties: ca. 1.000

Protestant Army

  • Commander: Christian von Braunschweig
  • Strength: ca. 15.000
  • Casualties: ca. 13.000

Strategic Context

Last attempt by the Union to turn the war in the North.

Conflict / War

Palatinate campaign

Imperial victory.

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