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Arwid Wittemberg

An old and brutal Swedish field marshal, known for his cruelty.

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Also known as Wittemberg, Marshal Wittemberg, the terrible Arwid Wittemberg, the old robber Marshal Arwid Wittemberg

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Arwid Wittemberg shows up with force in Chapter XI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The Swedish commander leading seventeen thousand veteran troops against the Polish camp.

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Chapter XI
The Swedish commander leading seventeen thousand veteran troops against the Polish camp.
XXVII
Mentioned as a recipient of letters from the Radzivills.
XXXVII
Real governor of Warsaw and commander of the garrison, currently in Krakow.
XLI
Kordetski writes to him, imploring him to spare the sacred place.
XLV
Presides over Kmita's interrogation; initially orders Kmita to be shot but later grants him to Kuklinovski.
The Awakening of the Nation
Swedish general who sends terrified reports to Karl Gustav about the changing mood.
LXVIII
Swedish marshal, advises against the campaign, is rebuked by Karl Gustav.
LXX
Advises Karl Gustav on the dire position of the Swedish army and the difficulty of taking Zamost.
LXXII
Advises retreat by the San to Sandomir and Warsaw; participates in the council of war.
LXXXI
Swedish field-marshal who surrenders Warsaw and is nearly attacked by the Polish militia, but is saved by being sent to Zamost.
XC
Mentioned as a captive in Zamost, referenced in Zagloba's boast.

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