Battle of Langnes 1814
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 9 August 1814 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1814 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Norway | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Swedish-Norwegian War 1814 | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 59.6090, 11.1290 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Langnes, or the Battle of Langnes Entrenchment, was fought between Norway and Sweden as a part of the Swedish-Norwegian War of 1814. The battle, even as it ended inconclusively, served as a tactical victory to the Norwegians since they now could avoid an unconditional surrender to the Swedish.
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