Battle of Hjerpe Skans

The Battle of Hjerpe Skans took place during the Dano-Swedish War, from 1808 to 1809, consisting of two different assaults. The battle resulted in a final victory for Denmark–Norway.

Battle of Hjerpe Skans
Part of the Dano-Swedish War (1808-1809)
Date16 August 1808 - 16 July 1809
Location
Presumably Jämtland, Sweden
Result 1st Assault: Swedish victory
2nd Assault: Denmark-Norway victory
Belligerents
 Denmark–Norway  Sweden
Commanders and leaders
Captain von Krogh Colonel Nordenadler
Strength
First assault:
644
Second assault:
1,824
First assault:
Unknown strength
Second assault:
200
Casualties and losses
First assault:
1 killed
5 wounded
First assault:
1 killed
5 wounded
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