Invasion of Gotland
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The Invasion of Gotland (Danish: Erobringen af Gotland/Gulland[lower-alpha 1]) (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.
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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 | |||||||||
Niels Juel Martin Barthold Peter Morsing |
Gabriel Oxenstjerna Michael Schultz | ||||||||
Units involved | |||||||||
Gylden-løve Delmenhorst Havfruen |
Carlshamn Charitas | ||||||||
Strength | |||||||||
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 |
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Gotland was occupied by Denmark until 1679, when the war was formally ended.[1][2]