Assault on Copenhagen (1659)

The Assault on Copenhagen (Danish: Stormen på København) also known as the Battle of Copenhagen on 11 February 1659 was a major engagement during the Second Northern War, taking place during the Swedish siege of Copenhagen.

"The assault on Copenhagen" redirects here. For the British siege during the Napoleonic Wars, see Battle of Copenhagen (1807). For the siege during the War of the Outlaws, see Siege of Copenhagen (1289).
Assault on Copenhagen (1659)
Part of Second Northern War

Stormen på København 11 feb. 1659, Frederik Christian Lund
Date11 February 1659
Location
Copenhagen, Denmark
Result Dano-Dutch victory
Belligerents
 Denmark–Norway
 Dutch Republic		 Swedish Empire
Commanders and leaders
Frederick III
Hans Schack		 Charles X
Gustaf Stenbock
Strength
10,650 9,050
Casualties and losses
19 killed and wounded 1,700 killed and wounded
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