Battle Of Romhány
The Battle of Romhány ''(Battle of Szátok or Battle of Érsekvadkert)'' is one of the last battles of the Rákóczi's War of Independence, Rákóczi War of Independence, which was fought on 22 January 1710 between Romhány and Szátok or Érsekvadkert in Nógrád County (former), Nógrád Counties of Hungary (1000–1920), counties. The Battle After the decisive defeat suffered in the Battle of Trenčín, the Kurucs were continuously pushed out of the western part of the country. At the turn of 1709-10, the Austrian armies continued their gradual advance in the territory of Nógrád County under the command of Count Johann von Sickingen. Francis II Rákóczi, Rákóczi's army, reinforced with Swedish and Polish troops was marching towards Érsekújvár,when they were intercepted by a 1,500-man cavalry unit led by von Sickingen, who underestimated the number of Hungarian troops. The Kurucs, with an 8-to-1 advantage, overwhelmed the Imperials and were close to victory, whe ...
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Romhány
Romhány is a village in Nógrád County, Northern Hungary Region, Hungary. It is located in the western part of the county, between the hills of Cserhát. The nearest town is Rétság , which is 10 kilometers away, while the county seat (Salgótarján)is 70 kilometers away. References

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