This ruler employed light cavalry men known as the 'hakkapeliitta,' whose name refers to a war cry meaning 'cut them down!' His artillery commander was taken captive during his failed siege at Alte Veste'

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1. This ruler employed light cavalry men known as the 'hakkapeliitta,' whose name refers to a war cry meaning 'cut them down!' His artillery commander was taken captive during his failed siege at Alte Veste'