Battle of Petschora
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The Battle of Petschora took place on February 23, 1701 near the village of Pechory, Russia during the second year of the Great Northern War. The Swedish army of about 2,100 men assisted by approximately 2,000 peasants under the command of Jacob Spens defeated a Russian force of about 6,000 men.
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Battle of Petschora | |||||||
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Part of the Great Northern War | |||||||
Petschora in 1701 | |||||||
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Swedish Empire | Tsardom of Russia | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Jacob Spens | unknown | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
2,100 men, with 2,000 peasants[2] | 6,000 men[3] | ||||||
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30 killed, 60 wounded[1] | 500 killed[1] |
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