Battle of Vítkov Hill (1420 AD)

Battle of Vítkov Hill (Crusaders & Holy Roman Empire and Kingdom of Germany & Margravate of Meissen & Duchy of Austria & Margraviate of Moravia & Kingdom of Hungary & Rebels vs Hussite coalition & Taborites & Praguers & Union of Žatec and Louny) took place in 1420 AD during Hussite Wars.

Battle facts

• Year: 1420 AD
• Date: 1420-07-14
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: Hussite Wars
• Side A: Crusaders, Holy Roman Empire and Kingdom of Germany, Margravate of Meissen, Duchy of Austria, Margraviate of Moravia, Kingdom of Hungary, Rebels
• Side B: Hussite coalition, Taborites, Praguers, Union of Žatec and Louny
• Commanders (A): Sigismund, Heinrich of Isenburg, Pippo Spano, Oldřich of Boskovice
• Commanders (B): Jan Žižka
• Casualties: approx. ~400–500 killed2–3 killed (traditionally)
• Outcome: Hussite victory
• Coordinates: 50.089°, 14.451°

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