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Swedish Invasion and Brandenburg Response

When
December 1674 – May 1675
Where
Brandenburg and Franconia
Part of
Battle of Fehrbellin

Sweden invaded Brandenburg in late 1674, prompting Frederick William to withdraw from the coalition and march his army to Magdeburg by May 1675.

Following the Swedish occupation of parts of Brandenburg from Pomerania, Frederick William left his winter quarters at Marktbreit. He marched 250 kilometers to Magdeburg in two weeks, arriving on 26 May 1675 to confront the invaders.

Sources

  1. Battle of Fehrbellin Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13

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