Battle of Bamberg

Battle of Bamberg
Part of the Thirty Years' War

Retreat of the Swedish regiments in the battle of Bamberg, 28. February 1632 (by Siegmund L’Allemand, 1865)
Date9 March 1632
Location
Bamberg, Prince-Bishopric of Bamberg, Franconian Circle, Holy Roman Empire
Result Catholic victory
Belligerents
Catholic League Swedish Empire
Commanders and leaders
Count of Tilly Gustav Horn
Heinrich of Solms-Laubach (DOW)
Strength
22,000 12,000
Casualties and losses
Unknown 900–4,500

The Battle of Bamberg took place on 9 March 1632 during the Thirty Years' War. The army of the Catholic League led by Count Tilly surprised and routed the Swedes led by Gustav Horn and captured the city.


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