PPT-Poltava

June 28 1709 Strategic Context Charles XII of Sweden easily defeats the Russians at the Battle of Narva in 1700 at the outset of the Great Northern War which involves all northern European powers at some point Charles thus expects a quick victory when he invades Russia in winter 1707 However he fails to bring Peter the Greats revitalized army to a decisive battle in 1708 Rather than withdraw from the Smolensk river gate to a firm winter base Charles opts to march south into the Ukraine to join with Mazeppas Cossacks who promise supplies and a 30000 cavalry contingent However Peter learns of and then crushes the Cossack revolt stranding Charles army in the Ukraine now even further from his base in Poland and goal of Moscow Charles advances east in 1709 and besieges Poltava as Peter concentrates his massive army along the Vorskla River On June 17 Charles is struck by a bullet in the leg and is no longer able to walk When Peter learns of this he shifts his camp from the relatively safe Petrovka ford closer to the Swedish army he fortifies his camp and begins building a system of redoubts in the hopes of an advantageous general engagement Despite his injury Charles resolves to attack passing tactical command to Karl Rehnskjold. research. . more. . than. 80% of the accident . happen. . because. . . of people. . Pedestrians cause 16% of them. Annually from 8 to 10 thousand pedestrians die in the accidents. Our goal. We are here to present you our .