Battle of Karuse (1270)

Battle of Karuse (Grand Duchy of Lithuania & Semigallians vs Livonian Order & Bishopric of Dorpat & Bishopric of Ösel–Wiek & Danish Estonia) took place in 1270 during Livonian Crusade.

Battle facts

• Year: 1270
• Date: 1270-03-02
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: Livonian Crusade
• Side A: Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Semigallians
• Side B: Livonian Order, Bishopric of Dorpat, Bishopric of Ösel–Wiek, Danish Estonia
• Commanders (A): Traidenis
• Commanders (B): Otto von Lutterberg, Friedrich von Haseldorf, Hermann of Buxhoeveden, Siverith
• Casualties: 1,600 killed (Grand Duchy of Lithuania & Semigallians), 52 knights and 600 low-rank soldiers (side B)
• Outcome: Lithuanian and Semigalian victory
• Coordinates: 58.500°, 23.500°

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Wikipedia article on Battle of Karuse · Wikidata entry

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