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Vyborg
Battle Name : Vyborg
Date(s) : 15 March 1710 - 13 June 1710
Part of : Second or Great Northern War ,
Outcome : A victory for Russian Army over Swedish Garrison
Type of battle : Land, Sea, Seige
Summary
Initially Apraxin was sent with 18000 men to lay siege to Vyborg. When the ice cleared the Russian fleet brought a further 5000 men and much needed supplies. The fleet also covered the seaward approaches to the city.
The garrison surrendered on the 13th June.
Location
Vyborg is 75 miles north east of St. Petersburg, Russia (Russia)
Casualty figures
Russian Army
- Number engaged :
- 23,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
Swedish Garrison
- Number engaged :
- 3,880
- Casualties :
- n/a
