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In which battle did Alexander Nevsky defeat the Swedes?

  • Battle of the Neva

  • Battle of Ice

  • Siege of Kiev

  • Battle of Poltava

Answer

In the Battle of the Neva in 1240, Alexander Nevsky led the Novgorod army to victory against the invading Swedish forces along the Neva River. His strategic positioning of troops enabled him to effectively counter the Swedish attack, preventing their advancement further into Russian territory. Nevsky's swift and decisive actions earned him both military renown and the significant honorific title "Nevsky".
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