Battle of the Neva (1240)

Battle of the Neva (Novgorod Republic & People of Ladoga vs Kingdom of Sweden & Finns & Tavastians & Norwegians) took place in 1240 during Swedish–Novgorodian Wars.

Battle facts

• Year: 1240
• Date: 1240-07-22
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: Swedish–Novgorodian Wars
• Side A: Novgorod Republic, People of Ladoga
• Side B: Kingdom of Sweden, Finns, Tavastians, Norwegians
• Commanders (A): Alexander Yaroslavich
• Commanders (B): Ulf Fase (arguably), Spiridon
• Casualties: Novgorod First Chronicle: 20 killed (Novgorod Republic & People of Ladoga), Novgorod First Chronicle: "great number" (side B)
• Outcome: Novgorodian victory
• Coordinates: 59.807°, 30.604°

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