Battle of Lemberg (1704)

The Battle of Lemberg on September 6, 1704, was a successful Swedish assault on the town of Lemberg (Lviv), in the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, during the Great Northern War.

For other battles fought for the city of Lemberg, see Battle of Lwów (disambiguation).
Battle of Lemberg
Part of the Great Northern War

Lemberg in the 17th century
DateAugust 26, 1704 (O.S.)
August 27, 1704 (Swedish calendar)
September 6, 1704 (N.S.)
Location
Lviv, Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. Present day Ukraine
Result Swedish victory
Belligerents
Swedish Empire Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
Commanders and leaders
Charles XII of Sweden Franciszek Gałecki
Strength
1,500–2,000 men 600 men
Casualties and losses
30–40 killed and wounded 50–60 killed,
530 captured
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