Battle of Dömitz
| Battle of Dömitz | |||||||
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| Part of the Thirty Years' War | |||||||
Entrance to Dömitz Fortress | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Sweden |
Holy Roman Empire Saxony | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Patrick Ruthven Lt-Colonel Jetzwitzny Torsten Stålhandske |
von Baudissin Lt-Colonel Büna (POW) | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| c. 5,000 | 6,000–7,000 | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Unknown | 3,500 to 5,000 dead, wounded, or captured | ||||||
The Battle of Dömitz took place on 22 October 1635, during the Thirty Years' War. A Saxon force led by von Baudissin was besieging Dömitz Fortress when it was surprised by a Swedish relief column under Patrick Ruthven. The Saxon troops suffered between 3,500 and 5,000 casualties, including 2,500 prisoners who were incorporated into the Swedish army.