Action of 16 May 1644 (1644)

Action of 16 May 1644 (Denmark-Norway vs Swedish Empire) took place in 1644 during Thirty Years' War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1644
• Date: 1644-05-16
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Thirty Years' War
• Side A: Denmark-Norway
• Side B: Swedish Empire
• Commanders (A): Christian IV
• Commanders (B): Maerten Thijssen
• Casualties: 11 killed and wounded (Denmark-Norway), 500 killed and wounded (Swedish Empire)
• Outcome: Dano-Norwegian victory
• Coordinates: 55.074°, 8.452°

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