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Battle of Vedrosha

When
1500
Where
Near the Vedrosha river, close to Dorogobuzh
Episodes
1

On 14 July 1500, Muscovite forces defeated the Lithuanian army near the Vedrosha river, close to Dorogobuzh. This engagement marked the first major Muscovite victory in the Second Muscovite–Lithuanian War, resulting in the capture of key Lithuanian leaders.

Episodes

  1. 14 July 1500 · Near the Vedrosha river, close to DorogobuzhBattle of Vedrosha

    Muscovite forces defeated the Lithuanian army in an ambush near the Vedrosha river, capturing the Lithuanian military leadership.

Background and detail

The Battle. Lithuanian Grand Hetman Konstanty Ostrogski attacked the Muscovite camp at the Vedrosha River with 4,000 soldiers. The Muscovite vanguard lured the Lithuanians into an ambush by the main force of approximately 40,000 troops, leading to a decisive defeat for the outnumbered Lithuanian army.

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Sources

  1. Battle of Vedrosha Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-24

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