Episode 2 of 3
Danish Landing on Usedom
- When
- 11 August 1628
- Where
- Usedom and Wolgast
Christian IV landed on Usedom on 11 August 1628 and occupied Wolgast, forcing Wallenstein to abandon the Stralsund siege.
Christian IV arrived with 7,000 troops on Usedom, separated from Wolgast by the Peenestrom. After expelling the Imperial garrison, he occupied the town. This move compelled Wallenstein to withdraw from Stralsund and head east to confront the Danish force.
Sources
- Battle of Wolgast Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-20
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