Battle of Grimstad Bay 1811
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 16 March 1811 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1811 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Norway | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| Coordinates | 58.3501, 8.6075 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Grimstad Bay (Norwegian: Bataljen på Grimstad havn) was an amphibious assault by the United Kingdom against Denmark–Norway that took place in the town of Grimstad, situated on the southern coast of present-day Norway. The battle was a part of the blockade that the Royal Navy maintained on the country from 1807 to 1814 during the Napoleonic Wars.
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