September 1708
Turn toward Ukraine
Turns south after supply problems and scorched earth tactics.
Historical place archive
Browse historical events and people recorded at Ukraine in Sweden. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.
Turns south after supply problems and scorched earth tactics.
Seeks support from Ivan Mazepa and Cossack forces.
Marches into Ukraine hoping to recover supplies and Cossack support.
Endures a severe winter that weakens the Swedish army.
The Swedish army retreats through Ukraine after supply losses, winter hardship and Russian pressure.
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