Battle of Wiesloch (1632)

For the battle near Wiesloch in 1622, see Battle of Mingolsheim.
Battle of Wiesloch (1632)
Part of the Thirty Years War

Battlefield view from the west in a period woodcut
Date16 August 1632
Location
Wiesloch, Swabian Circle, Holy Roman Empire
present-day Baden-Württemberg, Germany
49°17′36″N 8°40′19″E / 49.29333°N 8.67194°E / 49.29333; 8.67194
Result Swedish victory
Belligerents
Swedish Empire Holy Roman Empire
Commanders and leaders
Gustav Horn Ernesto Montecuccoli
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown
Wiesloch
Location within Neckar region
Wiesloch
Wiesloch (Baden-Württemberg)
Wiesloch
Wiesloch (Germany)

The Battle of Wiesloch (German: Schlacht bei Wiesloch) occurred on 16 August 1632 during the Thirty Years' War near the German city of Wiesloch, south of Heidelberg.

A Swedish army led by Count Gustav Horn fought an army of the Holy Roman Empire led by Count Ernesto Montecuccoli.[1]

The battle resulted in a Swedish victory.

References

  1. ^ Hildebrandt, Dr. Ludwig H. "GESCHICHTE DER STADT WIESLOCH: FRÜHE NEUZEIT (1500 - 1750)". wiesloch.de (in German). Archived from the original on February 27, 2024. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
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