Battle of Sievershausen
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The Battle of Sievershausen occurred on 9 July 1553 in Sievershausen (today part of Lehrte
in present-day Germany
), between the Catholic Imperial troops and those of the Protestant Schmalkaldic League
. 4,000 soldiers were killed, including Maurice, Elector of Saxony
, the Protestant commander of the Catholic side. The Catholic retreat was covered by General Joachim von Röbel, who became famous as a result and ended his days as a field-marshal.
Lehrte
Lehrte is a town in the district of Hanover, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated approximately 17 km east of Hanover. Lehrte is a picturesque town with a population of 45,000 and a modern infrastructure, combined with local culture and an interesting history.-History:The first documented...
in present-day Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
), between the Catholic Imperial troops and those of the Protestant Schmalkaldic League
Schmalkaldic League
The Schmalkaldic League was a defensive alliance of Lutheran princes within the Holy Roman Empire during the mid-16th century. Although originally started for religious motives soon after the start of the Protestant Reformation, its members eventually intended for the League to replace the Holy...
. 4,000 soldiers were killed, including Maurice, Elector of Saxony
Maurice, Elector of Saxony
Maurice was Duke and later Elector of Saxony. His clever manipulation of alliances and disputes gained the Albertine branch of the Wettin dynasty extensive lands and the electoral dignity....
, the Protestant commander of the Catholic side. The Catholic retreat was covered by General Joachim von Röbel, who became famous as a result and ended his days as a field-marshal.