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Tango01  | 29 Oct 2025 3:47 p.m. PST |
" Confrontation of Kings, 1656, the Three-Day Battle of Warsaw during the Swedish Deluge (1655 – 1660), offers an insightful examination of this historic conflict. The Battle of Warsaw in 1656 was a pivotal three-day event that saw the Swedish forces clash with the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth amidst the turmoil of the Swedish Deluge. In Confrontation of Kings, 1656, respected authors Michael Fredholm von Essen and Michał Paradowski provide readers with a comprehensive account of this significant encounter, combining thorough research with engaging narrative. This work serves as both an informative resource and an enjoyable read.
The book provides a detailed account of the battle, including tactics, troop movements, and battlefield conditions, while maintaining focus on the human element. Through thorough research, the authors offer insights into significant figures such as King Charles X of Sweden, Polish King John II Casimir, and Frederick William of Brandenburg, who influenced the battle's outcome. The narrative likens the battle to a chess match or tabletop wargame, incorporating political manoeuvring alongside physical combat. The authors highlight that seventeenth-century warfare involved both strategic alliances and military strength. The book illustrates how Swedish and Brandenburg forces achieved victory in the battle, within a context of shifting alliances and unexpected betrayals throughout the war…"
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