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Retreat and Pursuit
- When
- 13 July – 4 August 1623
- Where
- Lower Saxon Circle and route to Greven
- Part of
- Battle of Stadtlohn
Christian's army retreated through July and early August while Tilly's forces steadily gained ground, closing the distance to half an hour by 4 August.
Christian crossed the Weser on 27 July and the Ems shortly after. Tilly's troops crossed the Saxon border on 13 July. When Christian left Greven on 4 August, Tilly was only half an hour behind, indicating a rapid pursuit.
Sources
- Battle of Stadtlohn Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-20
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