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Siege of Stralsund
- When
- 13 May – 4 August 1628
- Where
- Stralsund
Imperial forces besieged Stralsund from May to August 1628 but failed to capture the city due to allied reinforcements.
Wallenstein's army opened the siege in May 1628. Stralsund received support from Scots mercenaries and Swedish troops under Alexander Leslie. The Imperial effort failed, and Wallenstein lifted the siege on 4 August, acknowledging a significant military misfortune.
Sources
- Siege of Stralsund (1628) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-29
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