Battle of Reisen

The Battle of Reisen, Battle of Sorge River or Battle of Sirgune River took place in 1233–34 between the Teutonic knights and the Pomesanians in the Prussian crusade. The Teutonic Knights, along with some crusaders, defeated the Old Prussians, which allowed them to continue further fortress constructions in the region of Sirgune. According to the chronicle, Swantopolk the Great had planned for the Prussian attack, and when they met their enemy at Sirgune, he set up roadblocks on the undergrowths behind the Prussians, and when the Prussians retreated, the crusaders destroyed them.[1][2]

Battle of Reisen
Part of the Prussian Crusade

Military activities of the Teutonic Knights in the 13th century
DateWinter 1233–1234
Location
Near Sirgune
Result Crusader victory
Belligerents
Commanders and leaders
  • Pepin of Pomesania
Casualties and losses
5,000+ minimal

References

Citations
  1. Fischer, pp. 76
  2. Urban, pp. 56
Bibliography
  • Fischer, Mary (2010). The Chronicle of Prussia by Nicolaus von Jeroschin. Edinburgh: Ashgate Publishing. ISBN 9780754653097.
  • Urban, William (2003). The Teutonic Knights: A Military History. Frontline Books.
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