Battle of Chojnice (1656)

Battle of Chojnice
Part of the Second Northern War / The Deluge

19th century picture showing Stefan Czarniecki and Polish queen Maria Gonzaga at Chojnice
DateDecember 25, 1656 or January 2/3, 1657
Location
Chojnice, Poland
Result See Aftermath
Belligerents
Sweden Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
Commanders and leaders
Rutger von Ascheberg Stefan Czarniecki
Strength
950 cavalry of vanguard, unknown number of main army 10,000 cavalry
Casualties and losses

Polish accounts:
300 dead, many prisoners and 3 banners taken

Swedish accounts:
Very light		 Swedish accounts:
3,500 killed and 2,600 horses captured along with 36 banners

The Battle of Chojnice, also known as the Battle of Konitz, was a surprise nighttime attack followed by a run-and-chase battle during The Deluge.

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