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Event of 1814: Swedish–Norwegian War: The invasion of Hvaler ends in a Swedish victory.

When
1814
Where
Hvaler, Norway
Episodes
1

The invasion of Hvaler was a Swedish military operation during the Swedish-Norwegian War of 1814, targeting the Norwegian archipelago in Østfold. Hostilities began on 26 July with a naval attack on Norwegian gunboats. The invasion proceeded peacefully, allowing Norwegian vessels to escape northward to Tønsberg despite Swedish attempts to halt the retreat.

Episodes

  1. from 26 July 1814 · Hvaler, NorwayInvasion of Hvaler

    Swedish forces invaded the Norwegian archipelago of Hvaler during the 1814 war, initiating hostilities with a naval attack on gunboats.

Background and detail

Background. The invasion of Hvaler occurred within the broader context of the Swedish-Norwegian War of 1814. It was a specific military action directed at the Norwegian archipelago of Hvaler, located in the southwestern part of Østfold, Norway. This operation was part of Sweden's military efforts during the conflict.

Hostilities. The conflict at Hvaler opened on 26 July 1814. The initial phase involved a swift Swedish naval attack against Norwegian gunboats stationed at Hvaler. Bad weather delayed the Swedish archipelago fleet and troop transports, giving the Norwegian fleet and army time to evacuate the island.

Norwegian Retreat. Despite the initial attack, the invasion went off rather peacefully. The Norwegian vessels managed to escape northward to Tønsberg on the western side of the Oslofjord. The heavier Swedish archipelago fleet could not catch up with the retiring Norwegian naval fleet, allowing the retreat to succeed.

People involved

Sources

  1. Invasion of Hvaler Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20

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