Invasion of Norway
Charles XII leads Sweden's first Norwegian campaign, aiming to force Denmark-Norway toward separate peace.
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1716 in Sweden
Explore 9 historical events and records for Sweden in 1716.
Historical records for Sweden in 1716
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February
Invasion of Norway
Launches his first Norwegian campaign against Denmark-Norway.
March
Battle of Holand
Charles XII wins a minor action at Holand during the Swedish invasion of Norway.
Battle of Holand
Wins a minor action during the Norwegian campaign.
Advance on Christiania
Advances toward Christiania during the Norwegian campaign.
July
Dynekilen Setback
Loses naval supply support after the Swedish transport fleet is attacked.
Norwegian Failure
Abandons the first Norwegian campaign after supply collapse.
Withdrawal from Norway
Charles XII withdraws from Norway after supply failures and the loss of the Swedish transport fleet.
Withdrawal from Norway
Withdraws after supply failures make the campaign untenable.
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