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Battle of Hjerpe Skans | |||||||
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Part of the Dano-Swedish War (1808-1809) | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Denmark–Norway | Sweden | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Captain von Krogh | Colonel Nordenadler | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
First assault: 644 Second assault: 1,824 |
First assault: Unknown strength Second assault: 200 | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
First assault: 1 killed 5 wounded |
First assault: 1 killed 5 wounded |
The Battle of Hjerpe Skans took place during the Dano-Swedish War, from 1808 to 1809, consisting of two different assaults. The battle resulted in a final victory for Denmark–Norway.[1][2][verification needed]