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Battle of Matrand

When: 5 August 1814
Where: Matrand and Skotterud, Eidskog
Part of: Event of 1814: Battle of Matrand ends in a Norwegian victory.

Norwegian forces defeated Swedish troops in the bloodiest battle of the Swedish-Norwegian War of 1814, inflicting heavy casualties.

The battle occurred on 5 August 1814 near Matrand and Skotterud in Eidskog. Swedish forces, having retreated from Lier to Malmer and then Matrand, faced Norwegian troops. The engagement resulted in over 340 Swedish losses, including 270 captured, compared to approximately 50 Norwegian losses.

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Battle of Matrand Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-10

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