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Battle of Stadtlohn
- When
- 6 August 1623
- Where
- Parish boundary ditch known as the Wüllener Landwehr
- Part of
- Battle of Stadtlohn
On 6 August 1623, Christian's army was forced to fight near Stadtlohn after initial engagements near Heek, resulting in a decisive Catholic League victory.
Vanguard engagements near Heek forced Christian to fall back across the Ahauser Aa. At 2 p.m., he was forced to turn and fight outside Stadtlohn, just over five miles from the Dutch border. The battle resulted in a resounding Catholic victory.
Sources
- Battle of Stadtlohn Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-20
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