Battle of Wiesloch (1632)

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Battle of Wiesloch (1632)
Part of Thirty Years War
SchlachtWiesloch1632.JPG
Battlefield view from the west in a period woodcut
Date16 August 1632
LocationCoordinates: 49°17′36″N 8°40′19″E / 49.29333°N 8.67194°E / 49.29333; 8.67194
Result Swedish victory
Belligerents
Sweden Swedish Empire  Holy Roman Empire
Commanders and leaders
Gustav Horn Ernesto Montecuccoli
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown
Wiesloch is located in Neckar
Wiesloch
Wiesloch
Location within Neckar region

The Battle of Wiesloch (German: Schlacht bei Wiesloch) occurred on 16 August 1632 during the Thirty Years' War near the German city of Wiesloch, south of Heidelberg.

A Swedish army led by Count Gustav Horn fought an army of the Holy Roman Empire led by Count Ernesto Montecuccoli. The battle resulted in a Swedish victory.

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