The Battle of Fehrbellin was a battle at

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of the

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between Swedish and Prussian forces, fought on 28 September 1758. The Prussian forces under General

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were attempting to stop the Swedish offensive into

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. The Swedish forces held the town, with one gun at each of the three gates. The Prussians arrived first and managed to break through at the western (''Mühlenthor'') gate, driving the outnumbered Swedes in disarray through the streets. However, reinforcements arrived, and the Prussians, who had failed to burn the bridge, were forced to retreat. The Swedes lost 23

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s and 322

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s in the battle. Prussian casualties were significant; the Prussians reportedly took with them 15 wagons loaded with dead and wounded soldiers when they retreated.

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