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Crossing of the Düna

When
1701
Where
Daugava River near Riga
Episodes
1

On July 19, 1701, Charles XII of Sweden crossed the Dvina River near Riga to pursue Augustus II. The Swedish army defeated the Saxon-Polish coalition, which retreated after the crossing was completed.

Episodes

  1. July 19, 1701 · Daugava River near RigaCrossing of the Düna

    Swedish forces crossed the Dvina River near Riga and defeated the Saxon-Polish army.

Background and detail

The Crossing. Charles XII ordered the construction of a bridge across the Daugava River using anchored boats interconnected by ropes. The crossing was executed easily, allowing the Swedish forces to engage the coalition troops who were quickly broken and forced to retreat.

People involved

Sources

  1. Crossing of the Düna Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-28

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