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Battle of Isefjord 1943

Battle of Isefjord: Niels Juel attacked by German planes 29 August 1943
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Date29 August 1943Wikidata
Year1943Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraWorld War II era (1939–1945)derived from year
LocationDenmarkNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
Coordinates55.9144, 11.8161Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Isefjord was a clash that occurred when the coastal defence ship HDMS Niels Juel was attacked by German forces as she tried to escape to neutral Sweden.

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Location

55.9144, 11.8161 · Denmark

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