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Siege of Gdov
Part of Ingrian War

Gustav II Adolf
DateAugust 1614
Location
Gdov, Russia
Result Swedish victory
Belligerents
Sweden Kingdom of Sweden Russia Tsardom of Russia
Commanders and leaders
Gustav II Adolf Local nobles
Strength
Several thousand mercenaries Few hundred militia
Casualties and losses
Heavy Heavy

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