Battle of Lode

Battle of Lode
Part of Livonian War
Map
Location of Koluvere Castle. Battlefield was nearby.
Date23 January 1573
Location
Koluvere, near Lode in Estonia
58°54′20″N 24°06′15″E / 58.9056°N 24.1042°E / 58.9056; 24.1042
Result Swedish victory
Belligerents
Sweden Tsardom of Russia
Commanders and leaders
Clas Åkesson Tott Simeon Bekbulatovich
Strength
1,600–2,000 16,000
Casualties and losses
Minimal 7,000 killed (likely exaggerated)
100 horses captured
All of the artillery captured

The Battle of Lode was fought during the Livonian War, between a Swedish and Russian army on 23 January 1573. The battle was won by the Swedes.