Action of 7 July 1565 (1565)

Action of 7 July 1565 (Sweden vs Denmark–Norway & Free City of Lübeck) took place in 1565 during Northern Seven Years' War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1565
• Date: 1565-07-07
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Northern Seven Years' War
• Side A: Sweden
• Side B: Denmark–Norway, Free City of Lübeck
• Commanders (A): Klas Horn
• Commanders (B): Otte Rud
• Casualties: 3 ships lost 362 dead 523 wounded (Sweden), 3 ships lost Approximately 4,000 dead and wounded (Denmark–Norway & Free City of Lübeck)
• Outcome: Swedish victory
• Coordinates: 55.293°, 14.649°

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