Danish Invasion of Scania
A Danish army lands in Scania and begins a campaign to recover former Danish provinces.
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1676 in Sweden
Explore 21 historical events and records for Sweden in 1676.
Historical records for Sweden in 1676
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June
Danish Invasion of Scania
A Danish army lands in Scania and begins a campaign to recover former Danish provinces.
July
Death of Carl Gustaf Wrangel
Death of Carl Gustaf Wrangel
Fall of Helsingborg
Danish forces occupy Helsingborg during their rapid advance through Scania.
Fall of Helsingborg
Danish forces occupy Helsingborg during their rapid advance through Scania.
Fall of Landskrona
The Danish invasion force captures the strategically important town of Landskrona.
Fall of Landskrona
The Danish invasion force captures the strategically important town of Landskrona.
August
Danish Capture of Kristianstad
Danish troops storm Kristianstad and hold the fortress for nearly two years.
Danish Capture of Kristianstad
Danish troops storm Kristianstad and hold the fortress for nearly two years.
Battle of Halmstad
Charles defeats a Danish force near Halmstad and protects the province of Halland.
Battle of Halmstad
Charles defeats a Danish force near Halmstad and protects the province of Halland.
Relief of Halmstad
The Swedish advance forces the Danes to abandon their attempt against Halmstad.
Relief of Halmstad
The Swedish advance forces the Danes to abandon their attempt against Halmstad.
October
March into Scania
Charles leads a weakened Swedish army south to confront the Danish field army.
March into Scania
Charles leads a weakened Swedish army south to confront the Danish field army.
December
Battle of Lund
Charles leads Sweden to a major victory against the Danish army at Lund.
Battle of Lund
Charles leads Sweden to a major victory against the Danish army at Lund.
Personal Command at Lund
Charles commands Swedish forces throughout the exceptionally bloody battle near Lund.
Personal Command at Lund
Charles commands Swedish forces throughout the exceptionally bloody battle near Lund.
Winter Army Reorganisation
Charles rebuilds depleted units after the victory at Lund.
Winter Army Reorganisation
Charles rebuilds depleted units after the victory at Lund.
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