by Andrew Marshall

What was the Russo-Polish War (1632-1634)?

Introduction The Russo-Polish War of 1632-1634, usually known as the Smolensk War, was a conflict fought between the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and Russia. Refer to Russo-Polish War (1609-1618) and Russo Polish War (1654-1667). Hostilities began in October 1632 when Russian forces tried to capture the city of Smolensk. Small military engagements produced mixed results for both… Read More

by Andrew Marshall

What was the Russo-Polish War (1654-1667)?

Introduction The Russo-Polish War of 1654-1667, also called the Thirteen Years’ War and the First Northern War, was a major conflict between the Tsardom of Russia and the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Between 1655 and 1660, the Swedish invasion was also fought in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and so the period became known in Poland as “The Deluge”… Read More