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Failed Assault
- When
- June 1677
- Where
- Malmö
- Part of
- Siege of Malmö
Danish troops reached the town wall but were repelled by Swedish artillery fire after their own guns ceased firing.
As Danish troops reached the crest of the town wall, their artillery stopped firing. This allowed Swedish defenders to man their guns and fire on Danish troops crossing the moat, inflicting casualties and preventing reinforcements from reaching the vanguard.
Sources
- Siege of Malmö Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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