The Battle of Świecino (Żarnowiec) in the Thirteen Years' War, 1462
- When
- 1462
- Where
- Village of Świecino, near Żarnowiec Lake
- Episodes
- 1
On 17 September 1462, Piotr Dunin led Polish forces to a decisive victory over the Teutonic Order near Świecino. This engagement, a key moment in the Thirteen Years' War, saw the defeat of the Order's army under Kaspar Nostitz and Fritz Raweneck.
Episodes
Background and detail
Strategic Context. The battle occurred during the Thirteen Years' War (1454–1466), a conflict between the Prussian Confederation allied with Poland and the State of the Teutonic Order. By 1462, Polish forces under Dunin had been active in the region, having arrived in Prussia in late 1461 and engaging in various operations against the Order.
The Battle. Fought on 17 September 1462 near the village of Świecino by Żarnowiec Lake, the engagement pitted approximately 2,000 Polish mercenaries and regulars against a Teutonic force of 2,700. The Polish army, commanded by Piotr Dunin, decisively defeated the Order's troops led by Commander Kaspar Nostitz and Fritz Raweneck. Auxiliary forces from Duke Eric II of Pomerania did not participate in the fighting.
People involved
- Piotr Dunin · Commander of Polish forces
- Kaspar Nostitz · Commander of the Teutonic Order
- Fritz Raweneck · Teutonic Knight commander
Sources
- Battle of Świecino Wikipedia
- Piotr Dunin Wikipedia, revision of 2026-03-24
- Thirteen Years' War (1454–1466) Wikipedia
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