Invasion of Courland (1658)

Invasion of Courland (1658)
Part of Second Northern War
Engraving of Robert Douglas
Date 27 August / Early September - 10 October 1658 Location Courland Result Swedish victory Territorial changes Courland and Mitau are occupied by Swedish forces Tobago occupied by the Dutch.[1]
Belligerents
Sweden	Duchy of Courland
Commanders and leaders
Robert Douglas Nils Bååt Jakob von Yxkull Otto Wilhelm von Fersen	Jacob Kettler  (POW)
Strength
1,652–1,700 infantry 2,800–3,721 cavalry Several River barges	14,000

The Invasion of Courland (1658) (Swedish: Invasionen av Kurland) was a Swedish campaign against the Duchy of Courland in 1658. It was led by Robert Douglas and resulted in the Swedes occupying Courland, capturing Mitau and the Duke of Courland. The initial invasion only lasted a few months, however the Swedes remained in Courland for 2 years.