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Erestfer
Battle Name : Erestfer
Date(s) : 24 January 1702
Part of : Second or Great Northern War ,
Outcome : A victory for Russian Army over Swedish Army
Type of battle : Land
Summary
A Swedish army under Major-General Schlippenbach who was charged with defending Livonia [Latvia], had gone into winter quarters. They were attacked by a Russian army under Count Sheremetev. The Russians were better equipped for winter fighting and were supported by cannon mounted on sledges.
The Swedes were heavily defeated, admitting 1000 casualties the Russians claimed 3000.
Location
Erestfer, near Dorpat close to the modern city of Tartu (Estonia)
Casualty figures
Swedish Army
- Number engaged :
- 7,000
- Casualties :
- 2,000 (28.57%)
Russian Army
- Number engaged :
- 8,000
- Casualties :
- 1,000 (12.50%)
