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April 1653 Electorate tensions and Swedish overtures
In April 1653 reports describe Saxony affirming loyalty to the Elector and sending forces to the field. Sweden seeks unity among princes, while the Elector of Saxony dispatches envoy Chavet to lead 12,000 troops. Austria and England plan support, with 11,000 imperial troops, and preparations to defend the Rhine region amid uncertain French actions.
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Saxony
Eletor
Levexffeiz
Duffedorp
Elector Palatine
Breiner
Ratisbonne
Sweden
Honoï
Salzburgh
V. M.sef
Rie
Chavet
Sweinbergh
Germany
France
Baron de Heekeren
Emilidor
Dresden
Upper Afatia
Strasburgh
Rhine