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Draft:Lithuanian invasion of Livonia (1657–1658)

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Lithuanian invasion of Livonia
Part of the Northern War of 1655–1660
DateOctober 1657 – Early February 1658
Location
Livonia
Result Swedish victory
Territorial
changes
Lithuanians withdraw from Livonia
Belligerents
 Swedish Empire  Grand Duchy of Lithuania
 Tsardom of Russia[a]
Commanders and leaders
Swedish Empire Simon Grundel-Helmfelt Grand Duchy of Lithuania Wincenty Gosiewski
Tsardom of Russia Afanasy Ordin-Nashchokin
Units involved
Swedish Empire Riga garrison Unknown
Strength
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Casualties and losses
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The Lithuanian invasion of Livonia was a failed military expedition by a Lithuanian army under the command of Hetman Wincenty Gosiewski into Swedish Livonia

Background

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Invasion

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Aftermath

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Notes

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  1. ^ The Lithuanians coordinated activities with Afanasy Ordin-Nashchokin, the commander of Kokenhusen

References

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Works cited

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  • Essen, Michael Fredholm (2023). Charles X's Wars: Volume 3 - The Danish Wars, 1657-1660. Helion & Company. pp. 236–237 / 241. ISBN 9781915113603.