Siege of Breisach

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The siege of Breisach was fought on 18 August — 17 December 1638 as part of Thirty Years' War. It ended after several unsuccessful relief attempts by Imperial forces with the surrender of the Imperial garrison to the French, commanded by Bernard of Saxe-Weimar.[1]

Siege of Breisach
Part of the Thirty Years' War

Map scene depicting the end of the siege as armies enter the town
Date18 August – 17 December 1638
Location48°2′N 7°35′E / 48.033°N 7.583°E / 48.033; 7.583
Result French-Weimaran victory
Belligerents
Kingdom of France
Weimar Army
Holy Roman Empire
Bavaria
Commanders and leaders
Bernard of Saxe-Weimar
Vicomte de Turenne
Johann von Götzen
Federico Savelli
Strength
c. 14,000–19,000 c. 3,000–20,000
Casualties and losses
1,700 4,000

References

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  1. ^ "RCIN 722122 - View of the siege of Breisach, 1638 (Breisach am Rhein, [Vieux-Brisach] Baden-Württemburg, Germany) 48°01'58"N 07°34'58"E". militarymaps.rct.uk. Retrieved 29 June 2024.