Episode 2 of 3
March to Dessau
- When
- April 1626
- Where
- Dessau
- Part of
- Battle of Dessau Bridge
Both armies moved rapidly to Dessau in April 1626, converging on the critical Elbe bridge.
In April 1626, Mansfeld and his army moved as quickly as possible to Dessau. Wallenstein and the Imperial Army followed suit, resulting in a direct confrontation at the bridge, the only land access between Magdeburg and Dresden.
Sources
- Battle of Dessau Bridge Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-19
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