Battles at Werben

Historical Context Note

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Gustavus II repulses an imperialist army in two successive battles at Werben, at the confluence of the Rivers Elbe and Havel. Although nominally victorious, the Swedish army suffers heavy losses in these encounters.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Battles at Werben". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2011 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=16024, accessed 20 April 2024.]

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