Battle of Fredrikshald | |||||||
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Part of Great Northern War | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Swedish Empire | Denmark–Norway | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Charles XII Colonel Christer Reinhold von Schlippenbach | Lieutenant colonel Hans Jakob Brun | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
2,200 | 1,400 | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
ca 500 dead and wounded | 84 killed, 43 wounded, 50 captured |
The Battle of Fredrikshald took place on June 23, 1716 (O.S.) / July 4, 1716 (N.S.) in Fredrikshald during the Great Northern War. The Swedish army under the command of Charles XII was defeated by the Danish-Norwegian forces.
Participating forces
edit- Dalarna Infantry Regiment – about 600 men
- Södermanland Infantry Regiment – about 400 men
- Västgöta-Dal Infantry Regiment – about 400 men
- Älvsborg Infantry Regiment – about 400 men
- Västgöta Tremänning Cavalry Regiment – about 400 men
References
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[[:Category:Battles of the Great Northern War}]]
Category:Conflicts in 1716
Category:1716 in Europe
Category:Battles involving Sweden