Battle of Helsingborg | |||||||
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Part of the Danish-Hanseatic War (1361-1370) | |||||||
Helsingborg in 1588, dominated by the citadel | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Denmark | Hanseatic League | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Valdemar IV Christoffer (WIA) Peder Nielsen |
Johann Wittenborg Bruno Warendorp | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
Ships capable of carrying 2,500 men |
50 ships, 5 paid for by Sweden 3,000 men | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
Unknown | 12 cogs |
The Battle of Helsingborg was fought on 8 July 1362 between the Danish and Hanseatic fleets during the Danish-Hanseatic War (1361-1370).