Template:Infobox military conflict

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Battle of Lützen
Part of the Thirty Years' War
Battle of Lutzen by Carl Whalbom depicting King Gustavus Aolphus falling from a horse mortally wounded in a melee The Battle of Lützen by Carl Wahlbom shows the death of King Gustavus Adolphus on 16 November 1632.
Date 6 November (O.S.) or 16 November (N.S.), 1632 Location Near Lützen, southwest of Leipzig (present-day Germany) Result Protestant victory (see Template:Blue section)
Belligerents
Template:Country data Sweden Sweden Protestant Union	Template:Country data Holy Roman Empire File:Catholic League (Germany).svg Catholic League
Commanders and leaders
Template:Country data Sweden Gustavus AdolphusTemplate:KIA Dodo von Knyphausen Template:Country data Electorate of Saxony Bernhard of Saxe-Weimar Template:Country data Sweden Robert Munro, 18th Baron of Foulis	Template:Country data Holy Roman Empire Albrecht von Wallenstein Heinrich Holk Template:Country data Holy Roman Empire Count Gottfried zu PappenheimTemplate:DOW
Strength
12,800 infantry 6,200 cavalry 60 guns	10,000 infantry 7,000 cavalry, plus 3,000 infantry and 2,000 cavalry on arrival 24 guns
Casualties and losses
3,400 dead and 1,600 wounded or missing	Probably about the same as Swedish casualtiesTemplate:Fakeref

A military conflict infobox (sometimes referred to as a warbox) may be used to summarize information about a particular military conflict (a battle, campaign, war, or group of related wars) in a standard manner.

Information summarized in an infobox should follow the general guidance for writing a lead section. It should not "make claims" or present material not covered by the article. As with a lead section, there is some discretion in citing information in an infobox. The same guidance should be applied to an infobox as given for citations in a lead section. Information in an infobox must conform with verifiability, point-of-view and other policies.

Information in the infobox should not be "controversial". Refer the reader to an appropriate section in the article or leave the parameter blank rather than make an unsubstantiated or doubtful claim.

The infobox should be added using the {{infobox military conflict}} template, as shown below:

{{Infobox military conflict
| conflict    = 
| width       = 
| partof      = 
| image       = 
| image_size  =
| alt         =
| caption     = 
| date        = 
| place       = 
| map_type    = 
| map_relief  = 
| map_size    = 
| map_marksize = 
| map_caption = 
| map_label   = 
| territory   = 
| result      = 
| status      = 
| combatants_header = 
| combatant1  = 
| combatant2  = 
| combatant3  = 
| commander1  = 
| commander2  = 
| commander3  = 
| units1      = 
| units2      = 
| units3      = 
| strength1   = 
| strength2   = 
| strength3   = 
| casualties1 = 
| casualties2 = 
| casualties3 = 
| notes       = 
| campaignbox = 
}}

Note: When using parameters, avoid the ambiguous abbreviation "N/A", and instead use "unknown" or "none". All subjective or qualitative judgements and numerical quantities or statistics must be cited to a reliable source (see WP:MILMOS#CITE).

Parameters

• conflict – the name of the conflict being described (e.g. "Battle of Lützen" or "World War I").
• width - optional - the width of the infobox, e.g. "400px"; defaults to: "315px".
• partof – optional – the larger conflict containing the event described in the article. For battles or campaigns, this should be the war during which the event takes place; for particularly large wars, this may include a theatre (e.g. "the Eastern Front of World War II"). For wars, the parameter may be used to link to a larger group of wars (e.g. the Italian War of 1521–26 to the Italian Wars). It may be necessary to insert "the" before the name of the war for proper grammar.
• image – optional – an image for the warbox. Given in the form File:Example.jpg
• image_size – optional – a size for the image
• alt – optional – Alternative text for image that is accessible to screen readers to help the visually impaired
• caption – optional – the text to be placed below the image.
• date – optional – the date of the conflict described. Convention is to give the actual date for battles and the years for wars, but this does not always apply.
• place – the location of the conflict. For conflicts covering a wide area, a general description (e.g. "France", or "Europe", or "Worldwide") may be used.
• map_type – optional – the base map to be used for the location map, e.g. "Scotland"; see {{location map}} for more details.
• map_relief – optional – "yes" if the location map is a relief map; see {{location map}} for more details.
• map_size – optional – width of the location map in pixels (px), e.g. "150"; defaults to: "220".
• map_mark – optional – the name of a file to use as the location map marker, e.g. Green_pog.svg; defaults to: "Red_pog.svg".
• map_marksize – optional – width of the location map marker in pixels (px), e.g. "10"; defaults to: "8".
• map_caption – optional – caption displayed below the location map; defaults to "Location within {{{map_type}}}", e.g. "Location within Scotland".
• map_label – optional – the label placed next to the marker on the location map.
• territory – optional – any changes in territorial control as a result of the conflict; this should not be used for overly lengthy descriptions of the peace settlement.
• action – optional – In case of Coup d'État, short description of modus operandi, e.g. "...marched over the city...", "...dissolving the Congress of the Republic...", "...take the government hostage ...", "...put the country under military control ...", etc.
• result – optional – this parameter may use one of two standard terms: "X victory" or "Inconclusive". The term used is for the "immediate" outcome of the "subject" conflict and should reflect what the sources say. In cases where the standard terms do not accurately describe the outcome, a link or note should be made to the section of the article where the result is discussed in detail (such as "See the Template:Blue section"). Such a note can also be used in conjunction with the standard terms but should not be used to conceal an ambiguity in the "immediate" result. Do not introduce non-standard terms like "decisive", "marginal" or "tactical", or contradictory statements like "decisive tactical victory but strategic defeat". Omit this parameter altogether rather than engage in speculation about which side won or by how much.
• status – optional – for ongoing conflicts, the current status of the conflict. This should not be used if a final result (above) is provided.
• combatants_header – optional – sets the header text for the combatants section. Default is "Belligerents". In case of Coup d'État, use "Government-Insurgents   "
• combatant1/combatant2/combatant3 – optional – the parties participating in the conflict. This is most commonly the countries whose forces took part in the conflict; however, larger groups (such as alliances or international organizations) or smaller ones (such as particular units, formations, or groups) may be indicated if doing so improves reader understanding. When there is a large number of participants, it may be better to list only the three or four major groups on each side of the conflict, and to describe the rest in the body of the article. The combatant3 field may be used if a conflict has three distinct "sides", and should be left blank on other articles. Combatants should be listed in order of importance to the conflict, be it in terms of military contribution, political clout, or a recognized chain of command. If differing metrics can support alternative lists, then ordering is left to the editors of the particular article.
  • combatant1a/combatant2a/combatant3a – optional – in cases where the parties significantly changed over the course of the conflict, these subsidiary fields may be used to provide additional rows for the combatantN fields (above).
  • combatant1b/combatant2b/combatant3b – optional – additional row, as above.
  • combatant1c/combatant2c/combatant3c – optional – additional row, as above.
  • combatant1d/combatant2d/combatant3d – optional – additional row, as above.
• commander1/commander2/commander3 – optional – the commanders of the military forces involved. For battles, this should include military commanders (and other officers as necessary). For wars, only prominent or notable leaders should be listed, with an upper limit of about seven per combatant column recommended. Ranks and position titles should be omitted. The {{KIA}} and {{POW}} templates may be included immediately after the names of commanders who were killed in action or surrendered and were taken prisoner, respectively. The commander3 field can only be used if the combatant3 field is set.
• units1/units2/units3 – optional – the units or formations involved. If a large number of distinct formations is present, it may be better to reference an order of battle in the body of the article than to include the entire list in this field. The units3 field can only be used if the combatant3 field is set.
• strength1/strength2 – optional – the numerical strength of the units involved.

• polstrength1/polstrength2 – optional – In case of Coup d'Etat, political organizations that supported the government (1) respective the insurgents (2).
• milstrength1/milstrength2 – optional – In case of Coup d'Etat, military units that supported the government (1) respective the insurgents (2).

• strength3 – optional – if combatant3 is set, this is a third strength field identical to the two above; if it is not set, this is an alternate combined field for use where only the total participation in a conflict is known.
• casualties1/casualties2 – optional – casualties suffered, including dead, wounded, missing, captured, and civilian deaths. Terms such as "dead" (or "killed"), "wounded", or "captured" should be used in place of abbreviations such as "KIA" or "POW".
• casualties3 – optional – if combatant3 is set, this is a third casualty field identical to the two above; if it is not set, this is an alternate combined field for use where only the total casualties of a conflict are known, or where civilian casualties cannot be directly attributed to either side.
• notes – optional – optional field for further notes; this should only be used in exceptional circumstances.
• campaignbox – optional – optional field for appending a campaignbox template to the bottom of the infobox, which allows both boxes to float as a single element (useful if there are subsequent left floating images, which would otherwise not be able to float above the campaign box); the template must be specified in the format {{Campaignbox XYZ}}.

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TemplateData for Infobox military conflict

Summarize information about a particular military conflict (a battle, campaign, war, or group of related wars).

Template parameters

This template has custom formatting.

Parameter		Description	Type	Status
Conflict	conflict	The name of the conflict being described.	Line	required
Width	width	Width of the infobox. Default 315px	String	optional
Part of	partof	The larger conflict containing the event described in the article.	Page name	optional
Image	image	An image for the warbox given in the form Example.jpg.	String	optional
Image size	image_size	The size of the image	String	optional
Alt	alt	Alternative textual description of the image	String	optional
Caption	caption	The text to be placed below the image.	String	optional
Date	date	The date of the conflict described. Convention is to give the actual date for battles and the years for wars, but this does not always apply.	String	optional
Place	place	The location of the conflict.	String	required
Map Type	map_type	The base map to be used for the location map, e.g. "Scotland"; see {{location map}} for more details.	String	optional
Map Relief	map_relief	"yes" if the location map is a relief map.	String	optional
Map Size	map_size	Width of the location map in pixels (px). Default 220	Number	optional
Map Marker	map_mark	File to use as the location map marker. Default red_pog.svg	String	optional
Map Marker Size	map_marksize	Width of the location map marker in pixels (px). Default 8	Number	optional
Map Caption	map_caption	Caption displayed below the location map. Default Location within {{{map_type}}}	String	optional
Map Label	map_label	The label placed next to the marker on the location map.	Line	optional
Territory	territory	Any changes in territorial control as a result of the conflict; this should not be used for overly lengthy descriptions of the peace settlement.	String	optional
Result	result	This parameter may use one of two standard terms: "X victory" or "Inconclusive". The term used is for the "immediate" outcome of the "subject" conflict and should reflect what the sources say. In cases where the standard terms do not accurately describe the outcome, a link or note should be made to the section of the article where the result is discussed in detail (such as "See the Aftermath section"). Such a note can also be used in conjunction with the standard terms but should not be used to conceal an ambiguity in the "immediate" result. Do not introduce non-standard terms like "decisive", "marginal" or "tactical", or contradictory statements like "decisive tactical victory but strategic defeat". Omit this parameter altogether rather than engage in speculation about which side won or by how much.	Line	optional
Status	status	For ongoing conflicts, the current status of the conflict.	Line	optional
"Combatants" Header Text	combatants_header	Sets the header text for the combatants section. Default Belligerents	Line	optional
Combatant 1	combatant1	A party participating in the conflict.	String	optional
Combatant 2	combatant2	A party participating in the conflict.	String	optional
Combatant 3	combatant3	A party participating in the conflict. (only if the conflict has three distinct "sides")	String	optional
Combatant 1a	combatant1a	In cases where the parties significantly changed over the course of the conflict, this field may be used to provide additional rows for the Combatant 1 field.	String	optional
Combatant 2a	combatant2a	In cases where the parties significantly changed over the course of the conflict, this field may be used to provide additional rows for the Combatant 2 field.	String	optional
Combatant 3a	combatant3a	In cases where the parties significantly changed over the course of the conflict, this field may be used to provide additional rows for the Combatant 3 field.	String	optional
Combatant 1b	combatant1b	In cases where the parties significantly changed over the course of the conflict, this field may be used to provide additional rows for the Combatant 1 field.	String	optional
Combatant 2b	combatant2b	In cases where the parties significantly changed over the course of the conflict, this field may be used to provide additional rows for the Combatant 2 field.	String	optional
Combatant 3b	combatant3b	In cases where the parties significantly changed over the course of the conflict, this field may be used to provide additional rows for the Combatant 3 field.	String	optional
Combatant 1c	combatant1c	In cases where the parties significantly changed over the course of the conflict, this field may be used to provide additional rows for the Combatant 1 field.	String	optional
Combatant 2c	combatant2c	In cases where the parties significantly changed over the course of the conflict, this field may be used to provide additional rows for the Combatant 2 field.	String	optional
Combatant 3c	combatant3c	In cases where the parties significantly changed over the course of the conflict, this field may be used to provide additional rows for the Combatant 3 field.	String	optional
Combatant 1d	combatant1d	In cases where the parties significantly changed over the course of the conflict, this field may be used to provide additional rows for the Combatant 1 field.	String	optional
Combatant 2d	combatant2d	In cases where the parties significantly changed over the course of the conflict, this field may be used to provide additional rows for the Combatant 2 field.	String	optional
Combatant 3d	combatant3d	In cases where the parties significantly changed over the course of the conflict, this field may be used to provide additional rows for the Combatant 3 field.	String	optional
Commander of Combatant 1	commander1	The commanders of the military forces of Combatant (1) involved.	String	optional
Commander of Combatant 2	commander2	The commanders of the military forces of Combatant 2 involved.	String	optional
Commander of Combatant 3	commander3	The commanders of the military forces of Combatant 3 involved.	String	optional
Units of Combatant 1	units1	The units or formations of Combatant 1 involved. If a large number of distinct formations is present, it may be better to reference an order of battle in the body of the article than to include the entire list in this field.	String	optional
Units of Combatant 2	units2	The units or formations of Combatant 2 involved. If a large number of distinct formations is present, it may be better to reference an order of battle in the body of the article than to include the entire list in this field.	String	optional
Units of Combatant 3	units3	The units or formations of Combatant 3 involved. If a large number of distinct formations is present, it may be better to reference an order of battle in the body of the article than to include the entire list in this field.	String	optional
Strength of Combatant 1	strength1	The numerical strength of Combatant 1.	String	optional
Strength of Combatant 2	strength2	The numerical strength of Combatant 2.	String	optional
Strength of Combatant 3	strength3	If Combatant 3 is set, this field is for the numerical strength of Combatant 3. If Combatant 3 is not set, this is an alternate combined field for use where only the total participation in a conflict is known.	String	optional
Casualties of Combatant 1	casualties1	Casualties suffered by Combatant 1, including dead, wounded, missing, captured, and civilian deaths. Terms such as "dead" (or "killed"), "wounded", or "captured" should be used in place of abbreviations such as "KIA" or "POW".	String	optional
Casualties of Combatant 2	casualties2	Casualties suffered by Combatant 2, including dead, wounded, missing, captured, and civilian deaths. Terms such as "dead" (or "killed"), "wounded", or "captured" should be used in place of abbreviations such as "KIA" or "POW".	String	optional
Casualties of Combatant 3	casualties3	If Combatant 3 is set, this field is for the casualties suffered by Combatant 3, including dead, wounded, missing, captured, and civilian deaths. Terms such as "dead" (or "killed"), "wounded", or "captured" should be used in place of abbreviations such as "KIA" or "POW". If combatant3 is not set, this is an alternate combined field for use where only the total casualties of a conflict are known, or where civilian casualties cannot be directly attributed to either side.	String	optional
Notes	notes	Optional field for further notes; this should only be used in exceptional circumstances.	String	optional
Campaignbox	campaignbox	Optional field for appending a campaignbox template to the bottom of the infobox, which allows both boxes to float as a single element (useful if there are subsequent left floating images, which would otherwise not be able to float above the campaign box); the template must be specified in the format {{Campaignbox XYZ}}.	String	optional

See also

• {{Infobox military operation}}
• {{Infobox civil conflict}}
• {{Infobox civilian attack}}

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