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The Deluge (Swedish Invasion of Poland)

1655 CE – 1660 CE

Sweden invaded Poland-Lithuania in a devastating campaign that destroyed much of the country.

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Conflict · Europe

The Deluge (Swedish Invasion of Poland)

1655 CE – 1660 CE

Sweden invaded Poland-Lithuania in a devastating campaign that destroyed much of the country. The 'Deluge' killed an estimated one-third of Poland's population and permanently weakened the Commonwealth, beginning its long decline from great power status.

Standing in 1655 CE

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Ottoman Empire Polity · Europe 1299 CE – 1922 CE Holy Roman Empire Polity · Europe 962 CE – 1806 CE Hindu kingdoms Polity · South Asia 500 BCE – 1715 CE Burmese–Siamese Wars Conflict · East Asia 1547 CE – 1767 CE Arauco War Conflict · Americas 1550 CE – 1662 CE Oyo Empire Wars Conflict · Africa 1550 CE – 1836 CE

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