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Joining the Third Coalition
- When
- 1805
- Where
- Swedish Pomerania
In 1805, Gustav IV Adolf joined the Third Coalition against Napoleon. His campaign went poorly, leading to the French occupation of Swedish Pomerania.
The king's decision to join the coalition resulted in military difficulties. The French occupied Swedish Pomerania, a significant territorial loss. This action isolated Sweden after Russia made peace with France at Tilsit in 1807, leaving Sweden as one of Britain's only remaining continental allies.
Sources
- Gustav IV Adolf Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-20
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