Battle of the Blackwald
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Part of the Dukes' War
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The Great clash in the Battle of Blackwald, 1520
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Date: 1520
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Location: Blackwald, Adria
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Result: Ashford Victory
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Followed by: Siege of Barrowyk
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Belligerents
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Pro-Ashford forces: Kingdom of Oren Duchy of Savoy Principality of Laureh'lin Sohaerate of Haelunor Caliphate of Khalestine Grand Kingdom of Urguan (diplomatic assistance only) Dunamis mercenaries (until 1520)</
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Ducal Coalition: Duchy of Adria Duchy of Haense Duchy of Vanaheim The Mountain Monarchy (diplomatic assistance only) Dunamis mercenaries (from 1520)
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Commanders and leaders
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Pro-Ashford forces: King Olivier I of Oren Augustus d'Amaury Guy, Marquis of Drusco Titus, Baron of Dour Watch Leufroy de Savoie Percival Staunton Caliph Faiz Kharadeen of Khalestine</spa
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Ducal Coalition: Hugh, Duke of Adria † Siguine, Duke of Adria and Haense Kazimir, Baron of Barrowyk Francis, Duke of Adria † Tarcell, Count of Valles † Vasili, Duke of Vanaheim
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Strength
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Pro-Ashford forces and Allies: 19,000 Infantry, 2,000 Cavalry, 1,000 Archers
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Ducal Coalition and Allies: 14,700 Infantry, 1,000 Calvary, 1,000 Archers
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Casualties
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Pro-Ashford forces and Allies: ~7,000 dead
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Ducal Coalition and Allies: ~8,000 dead
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