Battle of Vittsjö 1612
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 11 February 1612 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1612 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | Sweden | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Kalmar War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 56.3500, 13.6500 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Vittsjö was a battle between a Swedish force under Gustavus Adolphus and a Dano-Norwegian force under Breide Rantzau that took place in 1612; it was more a case of the Swedes retreating from the Danes than a full-scale battle.
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