Dictionary of Battles

part in the fight. The Danes left 4,000 dead on the field, and Tilly

captured 2,000 prisoners, 22 guns and 60 standards. The King with difficulty cut his way through the enemy’s horse, and escaped.

Lützen (Thirty Years’ War).

Fought November 16, 1632, between 20,000 Swedes, under Gustavus Adolphus, and 30,000 Imperialists, under Wallenstein. The Swedes attacked with succ...