Augdov expedition

Augdov expedition
Part of the Russo-Swedish War (1656–1658)

Map showing military movements during the war
Date10–16 September, 1657
Location
Gdov
Result Russian victory
Belligerents
 Swedish Empire  Tsardom of Russia
Commanders and leaders
Swedish Empire Magnus Gabriel De la Gardie
Swedish Empire Löwe
Swedish Empire Reinhold Glassenap
Tsardom of Russia Ivan Khovansky
Tsardom of Russia Timophei Shcherbatov [ru]
Tsardom of Russia Bogdan Ivanovich Nashchokin
Units involved
Unknown Tsardom of Russia Gdov garrison
Strength
2,870–3,000 men
10 guns
At Gdov
1,500 cavalry
300–500 streltsy
During the retreat
6,000 men
Casualties and losses
See losses See losses

The Augdov expedition (Swedish: Augdov-expeditionen) was a failed[1][2] Swedish offensive directed at the city of Augdov (Gdov) in 1657 during the Russo-Swedish War (1656–1658).

  1. ^ Essen 2023, p. 235.
  2. ^ Sundberg 2010, p. 148.