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Title
Holowczyn
Description
Battle of Holowczyn
Subject
Source
Publisher
Date
1708-07-14
Scenario#
A208
Location
Holowczyn, Poland
Battle Name
Battle Narrative
The Battle of Holowczyn or Holofzin or Golovchin was fought in July 1708 between the Russian army, and the Swedish army, led by Charles XII of Sweden, only 26 years of age at the time. Despite difficult natural obstacles and superior enemy artillery, the Swedes were able to achieve surprise and defeat the numerically superior Russian forces, who were separated from each other, had no overall command and could not coordinate their actions,[6] so that only 8,000-9,000 of them could take part in the fighting.[3][2] Reportedly, it was Charles' favourite victory.
Narrative Source
Wikipedia: Battle of Holowczyn
External Link
Combatants
Swedish Empire
Russia
Additional Information
Great Northern War
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