Battle of Chojnice (1656)

Battle of Chojnice (1656)

Infobox Military Conflict
conflict=Battle of Chojnice


caption=
partof=The Deluge
date=December 23, 1656
place= Chojnice, Poland
result=Swedish victory
combatant1=

combatant2=
commander1=Rutger von Ascheberg
commander2= Stefan Czarniecki
strength1=1000 cavalry

strength2=10000 cavalry

casualties1=unknown
casualties2=3500 men and 36 banners
The Battle of Chojnice ("Battle of Konitz") was the last traditional pitched battle during The Deluge. At the end of 1656, Rutger von Ascheberg received information that the Polish cavalry has set up winter camp outside Chojnice. He attacked immediately, achieving a crushing Swedish victory.


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