Event of 1814: Swedish–Norwegian War (1814) – Battle of Fredrikstad ends in a Swedish victory.
- When
- 1814
- Where
- Fredrikstad Fortress
- Episodes
- 1
The Battle of Fredrikstad concluded with a Swedish victory on 4 August 1814. Norwegian forces surrendered Fredrikstad Fortress to the Swedish armed forces, resulting in minimal Swedish casualties. The engagement involved the army, navy, and Archipelago fleet, marking a decisive moment in the Swedish-Norwegian conflict.
Episodes
Background and detail
Background. Fredrikstad Fortress was commanded by Nils Christian Frederik Hals during the Swedish-Norwegian War. At the time of the Swedish capture, 207 men remained in the fortress as the Norwegian force surrendered to the Swedes; the rest had evacuated earlier, leaving a reduced garrison to face the Swedish military advance.
Engagement. The Swedish armed forces captured the fortress on 4 August 1814. The operation involved coordinated efforts from the army, navy, and Archipelago fleet. The Norwegian garrison surrendered to the Swedes, ending the resistance at this strategic location. The conflict resulted in a clear Swedish victory with limited losses.
People involved
- Nils Christian Frederik Hals · Commander of Fredrikstad Fortress
- Swedish Armed Forces · Capturing force
- Norwegian Garrison · Surrendering force
Sources
- Siege of Fredrikstad Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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