Siege of Bautzen (1620)

Capture of Bautzen

The capture of Bautzen by Johann Georg and the Saxons
DateSeptember 1620
Location
Bautzen
Result Saxon victory
Territorial
changes
Bautzen is captured by the Saxons
Belligerents
Saxony Bohemia
Commanders and leaders
Johann Georg Johann Georg von Jägerndorf
Strength
8,300 men
3,000 militia
2,000 (mainly militia)
Casualties and losses
“A few” Heavy

The Capture of Bautzen occurred in September 1620 during the middle stages of the Bohemian Revolt when the Saxons bombarded the fortress city of Bautzen. The resulted action was a major victory for the Saxons and the Bohemians withdrew to their last fortress in Lusatia