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Crossing of the Düna
- When
- July 19, 1701
- Where
- Daugava River near Riga
- Part of
- Crossing of the Düna
Swedish forces crossed the Dvina River near Riga and defeated the Saxon-Polish army.
On July 19, 1701, Charles XII's army crossed the Daugava River using a temporary bridge of boats. The coalition troops were quickly broken and retreated, marking a significant Swedish victory in the Great Northern War.
Sources
- Crossing of the Düna Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-28
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