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Klissow
Battle Name : Klissow
Date(s) : 09 July 1702
Part of : Second or Great Northern War ,
Outcome : A victory for Swedish Army over Saxons
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The Swedes under Charles Xll advanced into Poland with the intention of deposing Augustus. The Swedes all out attack against a numerically superior force resulted in heavy Saxon losses, although Augustus was able to extricate himself and most of his army.
Location
In Poland close to where the town of Krakow now stands. (Poland)
Casualty figures
Swedish Army
- Number engaged :
- 12,000
- Casualties :
- 900 (7.50%)
Saxons
- Number engaged :
- 16,000
- Casualties :
- 4,000 (25.00%)
