Adam Ludwig Lewenhaupt28 September 1708
His supply column is badly damaged before joining Charles XII.
Sweden · Warfare / Great Northern War. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
His supply column is badly damaged before joining Charles XII.
Marches into Ukraine hoping to recover supplies and Cossack support.
Begins the siege of Poltava after a costly winter campaign.
Commands infantry during the Swedish siege of Poltava.
Is wounded in the foot and cannot personally command the battle.
Assumes greater control after Charles XII is disabled by a wound.
Directs the campaign from a litter after being wounded.
His army is defeated by Peter I at Poltava.
His army is defeated by Peter I, marking the decisive reversal of Swedish power.
Commands Swedish cavalry during the attack on the Russian army.
Takes part in Swedish planning before the failed attack.
Survives the battle and leads the retreating remnants.
Leads Swedish infantry through the redoubt line toward the Russian camp.
Is captured after the Swedish defeat and later dies in Russian captivity.
Commands the Swedish army during the main battle and is captured.
Takes operational command after Charles XII is wounded before the battle.
His isolated troops are overwhelmed after failing to pass the redoubts.
His column becomes separated while attacking the Russian redoubts.
Is captured during the defeat of the Swedish army.
Commands Swedish troops during the main assault at Poltava.
Is among senior Swedish officers captured after the battle.
Is captured with other senior Swedish commanders after the battle.
Escapes south with Mazepa instead of surrendering at Perevolochna.
Surrenders the Swedish army after Charles XII escapes.
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