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Made by Stefan Lång for Hoshi Music The Battle of Poltava took place on June 28, 1709, and became the turning point of the Great Northern War. The Swedish army, led by King Charles XII, had marched deep into Ukraine after years of brilliant campaigns. Exhausted, outnumbered, and weakened by hunger and disease, the Carolean troops prepared to face a revitalized Russian army commanded directly by Tsar Peter I. The Russians had constructed strong defensive redoubts blocking the Swedish advance toward Poltava. Charles XII had been wounded shortly before the battle and could not personally lead the assault; command fell largely to Field Marshal Carl Gustav Rehnskiöld. Despite their legendary discipline, the Swedish soldiers attacked without sufficient artillery support and became trapped between Russian fieldworks and massed infantry. The Russian army, now modernized and well-trained, counterattacked with artillery and cavalry. Surrounded and under heavy fire, the Swedish formations began to break. The elite Carolean units fought stubbornly, but ammunition ran low, casualties rose, and retreat became inevitable. After the defeat, the remnants of the Swedish army withdrew toward the Dnieper River. Many were captured; others followed Charles XII into exile in the Ottoman Empire. Poltava ended Sweden’s era as a great European power and marked the rise of Imperial Russia as a dominant force in the region. Poltava stands as a symbol of bravery in the face of impossible odds, shattered dreams of empire, and the tragic fall of a once-invincible army. “POLTAVA 1709” Lyrics: June sky fading into gray On the field where giants lay From Narva’s snow we carried scars Chased our fate beneath the stars King is wounded, wrapped in band Still he will not turn away “Forward, forward! For our land!” Hear his voice – it cuts the day Russian redoubts, earth and wood Cannons thunder where we stood Peter calls: “Let fire rain!” Smoke and iron, tear and pain POLTAVA – marching into fire POLTAVA – steel and burning sky Caroleans – broken, never bowed 1709 – we fell but still we’re proud POLTAVA – last stand of the crown POLTAVA – where the sun went down But the oath still lives within The Carolean heart won’t give in Lewenhaupt in thinning lines Winter took our men and mines Hunger biting, frozen breath Every step a dance with death Mazepa’s promise turned to dust No more hope on open plain Blue and yellow, grit and trust We stand tall through fear and pain Volley-fire, grapeshot rain Every heartbeat counts again Redoubt by redoubt ahead We walk straight to iron and lead POLTAVA – marching into fire POLTAVA – steel and burning sky Caroleans – broken, never bowed 1709 – we fell but still we’re proud POLTAVA – last stand of the crown POLTAVA – where the sun went down But the oath still lives within The Carolean heart won’t give in Perevolotjna – lay down arms Captured flags and shattered charms King to Bender, empire fades History’s turning, broken blades We were fewer, cold and worn Yet our will was iron-born Chronicles said: “They lost” But they never counted cost From Narva’s white to Poltava’s ground We bore blue-and-yellow sound Through the centuries it calls A fallen field – but not our souls MARCH FORWARD – blue in line ICE AND FIRE – oath divine WE FELL – but rose again Carolean pride remains POLTAVA – marching into fire POLTAVA – hearts that won’t expire History turned the page that day But our spirit didn’t fade away 1709 – the final call POLTAVA – where empires fall Yet deep beneath the skin The Carolean heart won’t give in