Kircholm

Battle of Kircholm (September 27, 1605) was one of the major battles in the Polish-Swedish War of 1600-1611. The battle was decided in 20 minutes by the devastating charge of Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth cavalry, the Winged Hussars. The battle ended in the decisive victory of Polish forces, and is remembered in Poland as the greatest triumph of Polish cavalry ever. Battle of Kircholm - History. Battle of Kircholm - Eve of the Battle. On September 27, 1605, the Polish-Lithuania ...

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Battle of Kircholm - Eve of the Battle. On September 27, 1605, the Polish-Lithuanian and Swedish forces met near the small town of Kircholm (now Salaspils in Latvia, some 25 km. south of Riga). The forces of Charles IX of Sweden were numerically superior and were composed of 11,000 infantry, 3,000 cavalry and 11 cannons. In addition, the Swedes were joined by an unknown number of Dutch, Scottish and German mercenaries. The opposing army under Jan Karol Chodkiewicz was composed of roughly 1,300 infantry, 2,500 cav ...

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The conflict between Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and Sweden can trace its roots to the War against Sigismund, where Sigismund III, at one time king of both the Commonwealth and Sweden, lost the throne of Sweden during the civil war (1597-1599). Few Commonwealth troops participated in this conflict, and it is mostly regarded as a Swedish civil war, not part of the Polish-Swedish wars. After early stalemate, Sigismund was defeated in the Battle of Stångebro in 1598 and by 1599, Sigismund was dethroned by his uncle, Duke Charles and forced to retreat to the Commonwealth. This also spelled ...

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Polish-Swedish War, Polish-Swedish War - Livonian War, Polish-Swedish War - Polish-Sweden War of 1600-1611, Polish-Swedish War - Polish-Sweden War of 1620-1622, Polish-Swedish War - Polish-Sweden War of 1625-1629, Polish-Swedish War - The Deluge, Polish-Swedish War - The Northern Wars, Polish-Swedish War - The Great Northern War

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Hussar - Light hussars. The word hussar (pronounced huh-ZAR, huh-SAR, or hoo-ZAR; IPA: [hʊ'zɑr]) probably derives from Serbian gusar ("highwayman", or brigand), a type of flamboyant 15th century cavalryman. It is probable that the first light cavalry units of that name were formed by Serbian gentry who sought refuge in Hungary after their defeat in the Battle of Kosovo in 1389. Initially fighting in various smaller units, they wer ...

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Hussar - Light hussars. The word hussar (pronounced huh-ZAR, huh-SAR, or hoo-ZAR; IPA: [hʊ'zɑr]) probably derives from Serbian gusar ("highwayman", or brigand), a type of flamboyant 15th century cavalryman. It is probable that the first light cavalry units of that name were formed by Serbian gentry who sought refuge in Hungary after their defeat in the Battle of Kosovo in 1389. Initially fighting in various smaller units, they wer ...

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Hussar - Canada. Note: All Canadian hussar units are in the reserve force and are roled as armoured reconnaissance. 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise's) Sherbrooke Hussars The Royal Canadian Hussars (Montreal) 1st Hussars Hussar - Denmark. Gardehusarregimentet (English: Guard Hussar Regiment)). Founded in 1614, this is the oldest regiment of hussars in the world. It is a mixed armour/infantry unit wit ...

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In 1625, the Swedes quickly occupied all of Livonia and Courland by the year's end. In May 1626 Gustav Adolf began the surprising invasion of Prussia. Gustav's landing in East Prussia near Pillau (Baltiysk, Piława]]) with over 8,000 soldiers came as a surprise to the Commonwealth and despite his relatively small forces, Gustav Adolf acting with the support of the Elector of Brandenburg quickly captured all of the coastal towns, with the exception of the largest prize: the city of Gdańsk (Danzig). Commonwealth received no support from its v ...

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Hussar - Canada. Note: All Canadian hussar units are in the reserve force and are roled as armoured reconnaissance. 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise's) Sherbrooke Hussars The Royal Canadian Hussars (Montreal) 1st Hussars Hussar - Denmark. Gardehusarregimentet (English: Guard Hussar Regiment)). Founded in 1614, this is the oldest regiment of hussars in the world. It is a mixed armour/infantry unit wit ...

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Having singed the Treaty of Stolbovo ending their Ingrian War with Russia in 1617 the Swedes, led by king Gustav II Adolf (Gustavus Adolphus), who was hailed as saviour of Protestant Europe, turned their attention to the Commonwealth again. They have expanded their gains in the disputed Livonia region, taking Dünamünde and Pernau in 1617. When the truce expired in November 1620, Gustav Adolf succeeded in taking the city of Riga after a few weeks of siege. Commonwealth, occupied by a serious war with Ottomans (battles of Cecora and C ...

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Polish-Swedish War, Polish-Swedish War - Livonian War, Polish-Swedish War - Polish-Sweden War of 1600-1611, Polish-Swedish War - Polish-Sweden War of 1620-1622, Polish-Swedish War - Polish-Sweden War of 1625-1629, Polish-Swedish War - The Deluge, Polish-Swedish War - The Northern Wars, Polish-Swedish War - The Great Northern War

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