Battle of Varja (1700)

Battle of Varja (Swedish Empire vs Tsardom of Russia) took place in 1700 during Great Northern War.

Battle facts

Year: 1700
Date: 1700-11-07
Era: Early Modern
Conflict: Great Northern War
Side A: Swedish Empire
Side B: Tsardom of Russia
Commanders (A): Georg Reinhold von Patkul, Hans Henrik von Tiesenhausen
Commanders (B): Boris Sheremetev
Casualties: 280 killed, wounded and captured (Swedish Empire), 1,500 killed, wounded and captured 42 killed and 76 wounded (Tsardom of Russia)
Outcome: See aftermath
Coordinates: 59.415°, 27.128°