Battle of Narva

1700 • Estland Feldschlacht

Historical Overview

Charles XII defeated a numerically far superior Russian army during a snowstorm.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Overwhelming Swedish victory.

Sweden & Saxony

Commander: Karl XII.
Strength: ca. 10.000
Casualties: ca. 1.900

Tsardom of Russia

Commander: Peter I. / de Croy
Strength: ca. 37.000
Casualties: ca. 12.000

Strategic Context

Swedish relief of the besieged fortress of Narva against Russian expansion.

Conflict / War

Great Northern War

Overwhelming Swedish victory.

Historical Locations

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