26 February 1716Invasion of NorwayCharles XII
Charles XII leads Sweden's first Norwegian campaign, aiming to force Denmark-Norway toward separate peace.
Historical records for Sweden in 1716, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Charles XII leads Sweden's first Norwegian campaign, aiming to force Denmark-Norway toward separate peace.
Launches his first Norwegian campaign against Denmark-Norway.
Charles XII wins a minor action at Holand during the Swedish invasion of Norway.
Wins a minor action during the Norwegian campaign.
Advances toward Christiania during the Norwegian campaign.
Loses naval supply support after the Swedish transport fleet is attacked.
Abandons the first Norwegian campaign after supply collapse.
Charles XII withdraws from Norway after supply failures and the loss of the Swedish transport fleet.
Withdraws after supply failures make the campaign untenable.
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