and such subjects are not to be found the wide world over except in Sweden." About his Swedish troops that fought and died in this masterpiece-tactical victory in the battle of Gadebusch. Even from the other side, Maurice of Saxony claimed the Swedish bravery at Gadebusch to have been absolutely astounding. Strategically, however, there was little impact, and the allies with their overwhelming numerical superiority would surround and defeat Stenbock's forces after a siege in the fortress of Tönningen the next year. References Svenska Slagfält, 2003, (Walhlström & Widstrand) Gadebusch Gadebusch Gadebusch Gadebusch 1712 in Denmark Gadebusch