The war between Poland and Sweden in 1626–1629 according to the hetman’s Stanislaus Koniecpolski writings
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https://doi.org/10.18778/0208-6050.96.04Keywords:
Prussia, letters, pay, fortifications, infantry, cavalry, Gustav II Adolf, Sigismund III VasaAbstract
In the year 1626–1629 Poland was at war with Sweden. This fact is well known as dominium Maris Baltici. Gustav II Adolf, the king of Sweden, was looking for a pretext for attacking the southern coast of Baltic See. The best argument to prepare this invasion was the Polish king’s (Sigismund III Vasa) plans for the recovery the Swedish crown. At the beginning of this war the Polish king personally led the military but the first defeats forced Sigismund to transfer command Stanislaus Koniecpolski. Hetman Koniecpolski was very experienced commander, considering his young age. He was gaining experience by fighting against Cossacks and Tatars. Numerous wars turned in Ukraine have been very useful in the fight against the Swedes.
The writings of Stanislaus Koniecpolski reveal the internal situation in Poland in the first half of the 17th century. In the letters to the king and other dignitaries Koniecpolski describes the military situation. However we can come to the conclusion that these letter concern for the good of the country. Hetman Koniecpolski was aware of the problems of Poland for example inefficient tax collection or fact that the Polish nobility was not committed to the war. Sensitive to these issues informed about them the most important dignitaries in the country.
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