On the onset of the Livonian War , he was promoted to castellan of Trakai with intention to use his skill in the war .
This victory raised prestige of Chodkiewicz as a military commander .
On the onset of the Livonian War , Chodkiewicz was promoted to castellan of Trakai with intention to use Chodkiewicz 's skill in the war .
This victory raised prestige of Chodkiewicz as a military commander .