Battle of Cēsis (1210)

Campaign against the Latvians Campaign against the Lithuanians The Battle of Cēsis was fought between native Estonian forces and the Germanic knights (known as the Livonian Brothers of the Sword) and their allies during the Livonian Crusade.

In 1210 the Estonian counties launched several raids on the strongholds in Latvia, guarded by the Sword Brethren.

Many Estonian troops besieged the stronghold of Cēsis, which had become an important strongpoint for the Livonian Order.

The Estonians attempted to set the stronghold on fire by building a large turret.

The Estonians had received a message from their scouts that numerous enemy troops led by Caupo of Turaida were heading towards Cēsis to relieve the army trapped inside the stronghold.