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Battle of Vedrosha
- When
- 14 July 1500
- Where
- Near the Vedrosha river, close to Dorogobuzh
- Part of
- Battle of Vedrosha
Muscovite forces defeated the Lithuanian army in an ambush near the Vedrosha river, capturing the Lithuanian military leadership.
On 14 July 1500, Lithuanian forces under Grand Hetman Ostrogski attacked the Muscovite camp near Dorogobuzh. The Muscovite vanguard lured the Lithuanians into an ambush by the main force of 40,000 troops, resulting in a decisive Muscovite victory and the capture of key Lithuanian leaders.
Sources
- Battle of Vedrosha Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-24
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