Battle of Kvistrum

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Battle of Kvistrum
Part of the
Kviström, Sweden
Result Danish-Norwegian victory
Belligerents  Sweden Denmark Denmark–NorwayCommanders and leaders Jan Verner Tranefelt Johann Friedrich von und zu MansbachStrength 850 men 7,500–8,000 menCasualties and losses 5 killed and the rest captured with 60 wounded 5 killed and 16 wounded
Battle of Kvistrum, as depicted in Nordischer Kriegsschauplaz

The Battle of Kvistrum or the Battle of Kvistrum bridge took place on September 29, 1788, during the

Russo-Swedish War (1788–90), between Sweden and the Denmark–Norway. The Swedes lost the battle and had five killed and the rest captured with 60 wounded, the Danes and Norwegians had suffered 5 killed and 16 wounded.[1]

References

  1. ^ Nils Modig. Strömstad—Gränsstad i Ofred och Krig (2013). Warne Förlag, Sävedalen. pp. 146–159