The two armies met at Gelheim on the 2d of July, led by the rival sovereigns.

In the thickest of the fight Adolphus spurred his horse through the opposing ranks, bearing down all opposition, till he faced Albert, who was issuing orders and animating his troops by voice and gesture.
"Yield," shouted Adolphus, aiming a saber stroke at the head of his foe, "your life and your crown." "Let God decide," Albert replied, as he parried the blow, and thrust his lance into the unprotected face of Adolphus.

At that moment the horse of Adolphus fell, and he himself was instantly slain.

Albert remained the decisive victor on this bloody field.

The diet of electors was again summoned, and he was now chosen unanimously emperor.