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Storming of Narva
- When
- September 1581
- Where
- Narva
- Part of
- Capture of Narva by Sweden
Swedish troops under De la Gardie captured Narva in September 1581 after heavy bombardment, causing 4,000 casualties.
The assault occurred in September 1581. A massive bombardment preceded the storming of the city. The violence resulted in the deaths of 4,000 soldiers and civilians. This event marked the transfer of Narva to Swedish control.
Sources
- Pontus De la Gardie Wikipedia, revision of 2026-01-28
- Narva Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-12
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