What was the Scanian War (1675-1679)?

Introduction The Scanian War (Danish: Skånske Krig, Norwegian: Den skånske krig, Swedish: Skånska kriget, German: Schonischer Krieg) was a part of the Northern Wars involving the union of Denmark-Norway, Brandenburg and Sweden. It was fought from 1675 to 1679 mainly on Scanian soil, in the former Danish and Norway provinces along the border with Sweden,… Read More

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What was the Battle of Bornholm (1676)?

Introduction The battle of Bornholm was a naval battle between a superior Swedish and a smaller Danish-Dutch fleet that was fought 25 to 26 May 1676 as a part of the Scanian War (1675 to 1679). The objective for both sides was naval supremacy in the southern Baltic Sea. The Swedish commander Lorentz Creutz sought… Read More

What was the Battle of Mon (1677)?

Introduction The Battle of Møn, also known as the Battle of Lolland, took place 31 May and 01 June 1677, as part of the Scanian War (1675 to 1679). A smaller Swedish squadron under Admiral Erik Sjöblad attempted to sail from Gothenburg to join the main Swedish fleet in the Baltic Sea. It was intercepted… Read More

What was the Battle of Oland (1676)?

Introduction The Battle of Öland was a naval battle between an allied Danish-Dutch fleet and the Swedish navy in the Baltic Sea, off the east coast of Öland on 01 June 1676. The battle was a part of the Scanian War (1675-1679) fought for supremacy over the southern Baltic. Sweden was in urgent need of… Read More