The Battle of Neukalen was a battle at

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of the

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between Swedish and Prussian forces fought on 2 January 1762. The Swedish force under the command of

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managed to rout the

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forces under

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positioned on a hill next to the town of

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. This was the last battle of the Swedish and Prussian troops during the war.1762-01-02- Combat of Neu Kalen, Kronoskaf
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s and several hundred cavalry. However, only the first line of 2,000 infantry (5 battalions) and 200 cavalry took part in the fighting. The Prussian force consisted of more than 2,000 men, in 5 battalions, 2

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and a

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(10

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s). The Swedes had 37 killed and 137 wounded, while the Prussians had 50 killed, 120 wounded, and 180 captured.

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