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Battle of Poltava
- When
- 8 July 1709
- Where
- Poltava
- Part of
- Battle of Poltava
Peter I's Russian army defeated the Swedish army in the decisive battle of the Great Northern War.
Fought on 8 July 1709, the battle resulted in a decisive victory for Peter I. The Swedish army, commanded by Carl Gustaf Rehnskiöld, was defeated, marking the largest battle of the Great Northern War.
Sources
- Battle of Poltava Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21
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