Great Northern War - 3 Minute History

The Great Northern War began with Sweden's expansion into the Baltic, prompting a coalition of Russia, Denmark, Norway, and Saxony to declare war. Sweden initially succeeded, defeating Denmark and Russia. However, Russia's resilience and strategic retreats led to Sweden's defeat at the Battle of Poltava. Charles XII fled to the Ottoman Empire but returned to Sweden, launching unsuccessful campaigns. The war ended with Sweden losing significant territories, marking the rise of the Russian Empire and the decline of the Swedish Empire.

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