June 1701Duna CampaignCharles XII
Charles prepares to drive Saxon forces away from Riga and Livonia.
Historical records for Sweden in 1701, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Charles prepares to drive Saxon forces away from Riga and Livonia.
Charles leads Swedish troops across the Duna under covering smoke.
Charles XII defeats Saxon forces and Russian detachments near the Duna and relieves Riga.
Defeats Saxon forces near Riga after forcing the Duna crossing.
Rehnskiold commands Swedish troops during the successful river crossing.
Stenbock participates in the Swedish victory over the Saxon army.
Charles XII relieves Riga after defeating the Saxon army at the crossing of the Duna.
Relieves Riga and restores Swedish control in Livonia.
Charles defeats the Saxon army and relieves pressure on Riga.
Charles enters the Courland capital after victory at the Duna.
Dahlbergh supports engineering and logistical preparations for the river crossing.
After the victory on the Duna, Charles XII turns south against Augustus II and his Polish-Saxon position.
Charles occupies Courland after the Saxon withdrawal.
Presses Saxon forces away from the Baltic provinces.
Schlippenbach defeats a larger Russian force during fighting in Livonia.
Birth of Anders Celsius
Anders Celsius is born into an academic family in Uppsala.
Schlippenbach suffers defeat during the Russian winter offensive.
Charles establishes winter quarters while preparing operations against Augustus II.
Seeks to preserve Sweden's Baltic empire against multiple enemies.
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