COMMANDER // 1757–1826
Gustaf Wachtmeister
generalSweden2 battles2 wars
Lifespan
1757 – 1826
Active service 1790–1809 — 2 battles across 2 wars; first command at age 33.
Profile
Gustaf Wachtmeister was a Swedish Army officer made famous at the Battle of Valkeala in Finland in 1789 against Russia where he was wounded by a musket shot to his arm, which had to be amputated. He was made the hero of the hour by King Gustav III who was in desperate need of publicity as he tried to silence domestic opposition with a crushing victory over Russia.
Battles (2)
1790
1809
Battle of RatanFinnish War · Sweden