Battle of Soltau
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The Battle of Soltau took place on 28 June 1519 and was the military climax of the Hildesheim Diocesan Feud which lasted from 1519–1523. Some sources describe it as "the last knights' battle". It is a
Henry II (the Younger), who was defeated, but escaped
Mural of the battle on the council office building in Soltau
Information hut near the field of battle in Wiedingen
Information board
Henry V of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, called the Younger,, Was a member of the House of Welf, was Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg and ruling Prince of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel from 1514 until his death. The las
Tomb of Duke Henry, his consort Sophia, and his sons Charles Victor and Philip, St Mary's Church, Wolfenbüttel