Battle of Lützen

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Battle of Lützen: References & Edit History

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Assorted References

death of Gustavus Adolphus
- In Gustavus Adolphus: Last phase of Gustavus’s campaign
- In Sweden: The reign of Gustav II Adolf
effect on Wallenstein
- In Albrecht von Wallenstein: Rise to power
role of Pappenheim
- In Gottfried Heinrich, count zu Pappenheim
significance in Thirty Years’ War
- In history of Europe: The crisis of the war, 1629–35

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Article History

Type	Description	Contributor	Date
	Anniversary information added.		Nov 10, 2023
	Added the Old Style date for the battle, November 6.	Amy Tikkanen	Nov 18, 2011
	Added new Web site: Military History Encyclopedia on the Web - Battle of Lutzen.	Veenu Setia	Apr 21, 2009
	Article added to new online database.	The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica	Jul 20, 1998