1 January 1708Invasion of RussiaCharles XII
Charles XII crosses the Vistula at the head of the Swedish army during the Russian campaign.
Historical records for Sweden in 1708, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Charles XII crosses the Vistula at the head of the Swedish army during the Russian campaign.
Charles XII captures Grodno during the opening phase of the Russian campaign.
Charles XII occupies Grodno while Peter I avoids decisive battle.
Occupies Grodno while Peter avoids decisive battle.
Charles XII uses Grodno as part of his winter position during the Russian campaign.
Continues the advance through harsh winter conditions.
Charles XII defeats Sheremetev's Russian forces at Holowczyn and advances toward the Dnieper.
Defeats Russian forces and opens the road toward the Dnieper.
The victory at Holowczyn opens the route toward the Dnieper during Charles XII's invasion.
Charles XII captures Mogilev during the advance toward the Russian heartland.
Occupies Mogilev during the Russian campaign.
Lybecker leads a Swedish army into Ingria and crosses the Neva from the north.
The defeat of Lewenhaupt's supply army at Lesnaya damages Charles XII's Russian campaign.
Loses vital supplies when Lewenhaupt's convoy is defeated.
The loss of Lewenhaupt's convoy at Lesnaya leaves Charles XII without the supplies needed for the Moscow campaign.
Lewenhaupt's supply army is defeated by Russian forces, depriving Charles XII of vital reinforcements.
His supply column is badly damaged before joining Charles XII.
Charles XII's campaign is weakened after Russian forces destroy Lewenhaupt's supply column at Lesnaya.
The second Swedish army carrying supplies and reinforcements is routed at Lesnaya.
The loss of the supply convoy at Lesnaya leaves Charles XII short of provisions before the Ukrainian campaign.
Turns south after supply problems and scorched earth tactics.
Lybecker's army is evacuated by sea after the failed Ingria operation, losing many horses and supplies.
Lybecker's campaign ends with evacuation near the Gulf of Finland after failing to threaten Saint Petersburg.
Lewenhaupt reaches the main Swedish army with only part of his force and without the full wagon train.
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.
Charles XII plans an advance toward Moscow but turns south after supply problems and Russian scorched earth tactics.
Russian scorched earth tactics help force his army south.
Lewenhaupt marches south from Riga with troops, ammunition and food for Charles XII's main army.
The Swedish army winters around Minsk before continuing the advance against Russia.
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