Warsaw falls to Transylvanian and Swedish forces

17 VI 1657

Documented

George II Rákóczi’s troops and their Swedish allies forced Warsaw to capitulate. The capital was again held by John Casimir’s opponents.

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Names and variants: pl Warszawa kapituluje przed Siedmiogrodzianami i Szwedami

The map shows the town or area of the event; it does not reconstruct troop positions.

Course of events

George II Rákóczi’s troops and their Swedish allies forced Warsaw to capitulate. The capital was again held by John Casimir’s opponents.¹

A closer look

George II Rákóczi’s forces had tried to take the city since 12 June. According to the museum, Swedish reinforcements made it possible to overcome the brief but determined defence. Commander Eliasz Łącki signed an honourable surrender, and supply difficulties forced the attackers to leave after about two weeks.¹

Notes

Warszawa kapituluje przed Siedmiogrodzianami i Szwedami, Oś czasu, Warszawa: Muzeum Wojska Polskiego w Warszawie

Campaign: 1657

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History

Eliasz Łącki Historical figure
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Warszawa kapituluje przed Siedmiogrodzianami i Szwedami, Oś czasu, Warszawa: Muzeum Wojska Polskiego w Warszawie (Institution)