Battle of Ašmena (1432 AD)

Battle of Ašmena (Švitrigaila's forces & Russians & Tatars vs Sigismund's forces & Samogitians & Masurians) took place in 1432 AD during Lithuanian Civil War of 1432–1438.

Battle facts

• Year: 1432 AD
• Date: 1432-12-17
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: Lithuanian Civil War of 1432–1438
• Side A: Švitrigaila's forces, Russians, Tatars
• Side B: Sigismund's forces, Samogitians, Masurians
• Commanders (A): 15px Švitrigaila, Jurgis Gedgaudas, Jurgis Lengvenaitis
• Commanders (B): Sigismund Kęstutaitis
• Casualties: approx. 10,000 killed 4,000 capturedHeavy
• Outcome: Sigismund Kęstutaitis' victory
• Coordinates: 54.450°, 25.900°

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