Battle of Lutter (1626)
Battle of Lutter (Denmark–Norway vs Holy Roman Empire & 22px Catholic League) took place in 1626 during Danish phase of the Thirty Years' War.
Battle facts
- Year: 1626
- Date: 1626-08-27
- Era: Early Modern
- Conflict: Danish phase of the Thirty Years' War
- Side A: Denmark–Norway
- Side B: Holy Roman Empire, 22px Catholic League
- Commanders (A): Christian IV, Philip of Hesse-Kassel, Fuchs von Bimbach
- Commanders (B): 22px Count of Tilly, 22px Graf Anholt
- Casualties: 3,000 dead or wounded, 2,500 prisoners 4,000 dead or wounded, 3,000 prisoners (Denmark–Norway), 700 dead or wounded 2,000 dead or wounded (Holy Roman Empire & 22px Catholic League)
- Outcome: Imperial victory
- Coordinates: 51.967°, 10.239°
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Wikipedia article on Battle of Lutter · Wikidata entry
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