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Battle of Fredrikshald
Part of Great Northern War
Date June 23, 1716 (O.S.) July 4, 1716 (N.S.) Location Fredrikshald, Norway Result Danish-Norwegian victory
Belligerents
Swedish Empire	Denmark–Norway
Commanders and leaders
Charles XII Colonel Christer Reinhold von Schlippenbach	Lieutenant colonel Hans Jakob Brun
Strength
2,200	1,400
Casualties and losses
ca 500 dead and wounded	84 killed, 43 wounded, 50 captured

The Battle of Fredrikshald took place on June 23, 1716 (O.S.) / July 4, 1716 (N.S.) in Fredrikshald during the Great Northern War. The Swedish army under the command of Charles XII was defeated by the Danish-Norwegian forces.

Participating forces

• Dalarna Infantry Regiment – about 600 men
• Södermanland Infantry Regiment – about 400 men
• Västgöta-Dal Infantry Regiment – about 400 men
• Älvsborg Infantry Regiment – about 400 men
• Västgöta Tremänning Cavalry Regiment – about 400 men

References

[[:Category:Battles of the Great Northern War}]] Category:Conflicts in 1716 Category:1716 in Europe Category:Battles involving Sweden

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