Battle of Lützen

November 16, 1632 · Saxony Theater

November 16, 1632

In thick fog near the town of Lützen, Gustavus Adolphus led a cavalry charge and rode into the Imperial lines. Separated from his escort, he was shot from his horse and killed. The Swedish army, fighting in grief and rage, drove Wallenstein from the field and won the battle — but lost their king, their inspiration, and arguably the war's most important figure.

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