BATTLE OF POLTAVA
JULY 8, 1709

The Battle of Poltava is also called the Battle of Pultowa. The Old Style date of the battle is June 27, 1709. (About new style and old style dates)

The Battle of Poltava was part of the Great Northern War and a bad day for Sweden.

WHO FOUGHT THE BATTLE OF POLTAVA?
Peter I the Great of Russia with 80,000 men fought against Charles XII of Sweden with 17,000 men.

WHO WON THE BATTLE OF POLTAVA?
Peter won a huge victory. In fact, his success spelled the end of Sweden's glorious and powerful days. Russia was now the new top dog in eastern Europe.