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Battle of Fehrbellin

When
1674–1675
Where
Brandenburg and Franconia; Brandenburg-Prussia
Episodes
2

In June 1675, Brandenburg-Prussian forces under Georg von Derfflinger repelled a Swedish invasion near Fehrbellin during the Scanian War. This victory established the prestige of Frederick William and the core of the future Prussian Army.

Episodes

  1. December 1674 – May 1675 · Brandenburg and FranconiaSwedish Invasion and Brandenburg Response

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

  2. June 1675 · Brandenburg-PrussiaStrategic and Psychological Impact

    The victory established the prestige of Frederick William and the Brandenburg army, proving the Swedes were not unbeatable and influencing future Prussian military development.

Background and detail

Background. Swedish and Brandenburg forces had previously allied against Poland. In December 1674, Sweden invaded Brandenburg from Pomerania. Frederick William withdrew his army from the coalition and marched to Magdeburg by late May 1675 to confront the Swedish occupation.

People involved

Sources

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

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