Battle of Rain

On April 5, 1632, Swedish troops under Gustavus Adolphus crossed the Lech river near the city Rain, Bavaria after a short battle against Tilly's army during the Thirty Years' War. Tilly was fatally wounded by a cannon ball during the crossing.

Related Topics:
April 5 - 1632 - Swedish - Gustavus Adolphus - Lech river - Rain, Bavaria - Tilly - Thirty Years' War

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