The Battle Of Poltova
The Battle of Poltava is the most famous and significant episode in the Great
Northern War (1700-1721). The battle which took place on July 8th 1709 fell directly in
the middle of the Great Northern War and is seen as the turning point in the war. Czar
Peter I own cause to end Sweden's possession of its Baltic empire showed his strong will
and determination. This battle in fact established Russia as an impressive European
power and Czar Peter I as a great leader in the eyes of his country and all of Europe. The
success of the battle opened Russia economically and politically to all European countries
to the west. The success of the Russian army in the Battle of Poltava helped to spark the
creation of a westernized, efficient nation.
The victory of the Battle of Poltava proved to Russia and all of Europe Czar Peter
I was a strong and determined leader. In the first years of his rule Peter learned about the
art of war from several small naval encounters with the......
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