Siege of Bautzen (1620)
| Capture of Bautzen | |||||||||
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The capture of Bautzen by Johann Georg and the Saxons | |||||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||||
| Saxony | Bohemia | ||||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||||
| Johann Georg | Johann Georg von Jägerndorf | ||||||||
| Strength | |||||||||
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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