Episode 2 of 2
Commonwealth Victory and Swedish Retreat
- When
- 17 September 1605
- Where
- Kircholm (now Salaspils)
- Part of
- Battle of Kircholm
The Commonwealth inflicted heavy losses on the Swedes, forcing them to abandon the siege of Riga with minimal Commonwealth casualties.
The battle resulted in a decisive Polish-Lithuanian victory. Commonwealth losses were limited to about 100 dead and 200 wounded, while the Swedish defeat compelled the expeditionary force to abandon its attempt to besiege Riga.
Sources
- Battle of Kircholm Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-08
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