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Battle of Rain

April 5 1632 the Swedes under Gustavus Adolphus manages to cross the river Lech near the city Rain after a short battle against Tilly's army during the Thirty Years' War. Tilly was severely wounded by a cannon ball during the crossing and died shortly after.

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