Invasion of Gotland
The Invasion of Gotland (Danish: Erobringen af Gotland/Gulland) (Swedish: Erövringen av Gotland) was a Danish sea-borne invasion of the Swedish island of Gotland in the Baltic Sea, led by admiral Niels Juel during the Scanian War. The invasion took place from 28 April to 1 May 1676.
| Invasion of Gotland | |||||||||
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| Part of the Scanian War | |||||||||
The vessel Svärdet, painted by Christian Mølsted | |||||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||||
| Denmark-Norway | Swedish Empire | ||||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||||
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Niels Juel Martin Barthold Peter Morsing |
Gabriel Oxenstjerna Michael Schultz | ||||||||
| Units involved | |||||||||
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Gylden-løve Delmenhorst Havfruen |
Carlshamn Charitas | ||||||||
| Strength | |||||||||
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529 men (Visborg) 628 guns 8 liners 5 frigates 3 smaller ships 2 lighters 2 Galiots Total: 20 ships |
600 men At least two ships | ||||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||||
| Unknown but few | Unknown but few, 2 ships | ||||||||
Gotland was occupied by Denmark until 1679, when the war was formally ended.
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