The Polish–Swedish War was the last in a series fought by Sweden and the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth between 1600 and 1629. In July 1626, Gustavus Adolphus landed in Polish Prussia in an attempt to
Battle of Trzciana by Józef Brandt
Monument commemorating the signing of the Truce of Altmark in 1629
Battle of Trzciana
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The Battle of Trzciana took place on 25 June 1629 and was one of the battles of the Polish-Swedish War or Second Swedish-Polish War. The Polish forces, including the winged hussars, were led by Crown
Polish–Swedish War (1626–1629)
…could join up with Koniecpolski. The attempt failed, forcing the outnumbered Swedes to withdraw, and they were caught by Polish and Imperial cavalry at Trzciana on 29 June. Although his cavalry suffered heavy casualties covering the retreat, Gustavus and most of his troops reached Malbork in good order. However…
Gustav II Adolf almost killed in the battle of Trzciana, 1629