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The '''Siege of Theresienburg''' was a siege laid to the Congressional held city of Theresienburg during the [[War of the Englean Diet]] From September 29 to Christmas Day, 1756, and is seen by most scholars as the final battle
The '''Siege of Theresienburg''' was a siege laid to the Congressional held city of Theresienburg during the [[War of the Englean Diet]] From September 29 to Christmas Day, 1756, and is seen by most scholars as the final battle of the war, as the siege had essentially choked out the last remaining resources resulting in the Congressional Empire surrendering 4 days after the end of the siege.

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Siege of Theresienburg
Part of the War of the Englean Diet
Regementets Kalk.jpg
DateSeptember 29 - December 25, 1756
Location
Theresienburg, Englean Kaiserreich
Result Decisive Talvistovan Victory
Belligerents
Flag of the German Confederation (war).svg Englean Congressional Empire Kingdom of Talvistova.pngTalvistova
Commanders and leaders
Flag of the German Confederation (war).svg Germund Alterman Kingdom of Talvistova.png Axel Emil Arfvidsson
Units involved
Army of the Deneger Grand Northern Army
Strength

19,000 Congressional Regulars

35 Rhodeve volunteers

24,000 Talvistovan Regulars 4,500 Vuori Volunteers

250 Rezuan Mercenaries

The Siege of Theresienburg was a siege laid to the Congressional held city of Theresienburg during the War of the Englean Diet From September 29 to Christmas Day, 1756, and is seen by most scholars as the final battle of the war, as the siege had essentially choked out the last remaining resources resulting in the Congressional Empire surrendering 4 days after the end of the siege.