Schwedish Army Collection

The conquest of Friedrichstadt on February 12, 1713, 1713. Private Collection

The Battle of Poltava on 27 June 1709, after 1724. Creator: Martin, Pierre-Denis II (1663-1742)
The Battle of Poltava on 27 June 1709, after 1724. Private Collection

Charles XII greets his Caroleans, 1923. Private Collection

Narva, 1905. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Map of the Battle at Narva, 1700. Private Collection

King Charles XII at Bender. Private Collection

Map of the Battle of Poltava on 27 June 1709, 1713. Artist: Anonymous
Map of the Battle of Poltava on 27 June 1709, 1713. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

The Siege and Battle of Narva in 1700, 1726. Artist: Aa, Pieter van der (1659-1733)
The Siege and Battle of Narva in 1700, 1726. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The Skirmish at Bender (Kalabaliken i Bender), 1877. Artist: Armand-Dumaresq, Charles Edouard (1826-1895)
The Skirmish at Bender (Kalabaliken i Bender), 1877. Private Collection

The Battle of Poltava on 27 June 1709, 1715. Artist: Zubov, Alexei Fyodorovich (1682-after 1750)
The Battle of Poltava on 27 June 1709, 1715. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Riga swearing allegiance to Peter the Great, 1710, 1868. Artist: Kotzebue, Alexander von (1815-1889)
Riga swearing allegiance to Peter the Great, 1710, 1868. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Imperial regimental flag at the Time of Peter the Great, 1700. Artist: Flags, Banners and Standards
Imperial regimental flag at the Time of Peter the Great, 1700. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Bringing Home the Body of King Charles XII of Sweden. Artist: Cederstrom, Gustaf (1845-1933)
Bringing Home the Body of King Charles XII of Sweden. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

King Charles XII at the Battle of Narva on 19 November 1700. Artist: Krafft, David, von (1655-1724)
King Charles XII at the Battle of Narva on 19 November 1700. Private Collection

Map of the Battle of Poltava on 27 June 1709. Artist: Leopold, Joseph Friedrich (1668-1727)
Map of the Battle of Poltava on 27 June 1709. Private Collection

Map of Narva in 1700. Artist: Mortier, Pieter (1661-1711)
Map of Narva in 1700. Private Collection

Map of the Battle at Narva. Artist: Anonymous master
Map of the Battle at Narva. Private Collection

The Battle of Lesnaya. Artist: Larmessin, Nicolas de, II (1684-1755)
The Battle of Lesnaya. Private Collection

The Battle of Poltava on 27 June 1709 (Broadside). Artist: Allard, Abraham (1676-1725)
The Battle of Poltava on 27 June 1709 (Broadside). Private Collection

The Battle of Narva on 19 November 1700. Artist: Swidde, Willem (1660-1697)
The Battle of Narva on 19 November 1700. Private Collection

Map of Poltava in the early 18th-century. Artist: Anonymous
Map of Poltava in the early 18th-century. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum Battle of Poltava, Poltava

Charles XII of Sweden and Ivan Mazepa after the Battle of Poltava, 1879. Artist: Cederstrom, Gustaf (1845-1933)
Charles XII of Sweden and Ivan Mazepa after the Battle of Poltava, 1879. From a private collection

Scene from the battle of Poltava. Artist: Kotzebue, Alexander von (1815-1889)
Scene from the battle of Poltava. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

The Battle of Poltava (Detail), 1762-1764. Artist: Lomonosov, Mikhail Vasilyevich (1711-1765)
The Battle of Poltava (Detail), 1762-1764. Found in the collection of the Academy of Sciences, Saint Petersburg

The Battle of Poltava on 27 June 1709. Artist: Larmessin, Nicolas de, II (1684-1755)
The Battle of Poltava on 27 June 1709. Private Collection

The Battle of Lesnaya, 1720s. Artist: Larmessin, Nicolas de (1684-1755)
The Battle of Lesnaya, 1720s. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Taking of the Swedish Noteburg Fortress by Russian Troops on October 11, 1702, 1703. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Fireworks in Moscow on 1 January 1704 on the Occasion of the Capture of the Swedish Fortress Nyenskans, 1705. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Battle of Poltava. Artist: Vladimirov, Ivan Alexeyevich (1869-1947)
The Battle of Poltava. From a private collection

Peter I at the battle of Poltava, 1710s. Artist: Tannauer, Johann Gottfried (1680-1737)
Peter I at the battle of Poltava, 1710s. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

The Battle of Poltava in 1709, 1724. Larmessin, Nicolas (1684-1755). Found in the collection of the Regional Art Gallery, Taganrog

The Siege of Narva in 1700, 1702-1703. Artist: Mortier, Pieter (1661-1711)
The Siege of Narva in 1700, 1702-1703. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

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"The Swedish Army: A Legacy of Conquests and Courage" Step back in time to witness the triumphs and trials of the formidable Schwedish army. From the conquest of Friedrichstadt on February 12, 1713, to the legendary Battle of Poltava on June 27, 1709, this military force left an indelible mark on history. Led by their valiant king Charles XII, who greeted his loyal Caroleans with pride in 1923, these soldiers were known for their unwavering loyalty and bravery. The battlegrounds witnessed their might at Narva in 1905 and showcased their strategic prowess through a map depicting the Battle at Narva in 1700. One cannot forget King Charles XII's fateful journey to Bender where he faced numerous challenges but displayed unyielding determination. The Skirmish at Bender (Kalabaliken i Bender) immortalized by artist Armand-Dumaresq in 1877 captures this momentous event. The Battle of Poltava held immense significance for both sides involved. An anonymous artist's depiction from after 1724 portrays its intensity while Alexei Fyodorovich Zubov's artwork from around 1715 showcases its aftermath. Amidst these battles and sieges, Riga swore allegiance to Peter the Great in a pivotal moment captured by Alexander von Kotzebue in 1868. This act marked a turning point as imperial regimental flags under Peter's rule were raised high during this era illustrated by Flags, Banners, and Standards' artwork from that time. The Schwedish army remains etched into history as an embodiment of courage and resilience. Their exploits continue to inspire generations even today as we remember their victories and sacrifices that shaped nations forevermore.