Battle of Rakkestad

When

6 Aug 1814

Kind

Battle

Coordinates

59.37° N, 11.42° E

Description

1814 battle in Norway

Placed at the area, not an exact site.

1814 battle in Norway

The Battle of Rakkestad was fought in the Swedish–Norwegian War of 1814, at the village of Rakkestad, Norway, between 2,000–3,000 Swedes force under Eberhard von Vegesack, and a slightly smaller Norwegian force, led by Frederik Wilhelm Stabell. The Swedish forces drove the Norwegians back from their fortified positions with a disciplined bayonet-attack and dealt them considerable losses.

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