Siege

Siege of Arkona

1198 · 54.45° N, 13.40° E

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When
1198
Kind
Siege
Coordinates
54.45° N, 13.40° E
Description
Danish siege against Slavic tribe

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Siege of Arkona

Danish siege against Slavic tribe

The siege of Arkona was a short eight-day siege between the Danish and Pommeranian forces under Valdemar I and the Wendish forces of the temple-fortress of Arkona. It resulted in a decisive victory for the Danish forces, after which the rest of Rügen surrendered.

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