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Siege of Malmö

When
1677
Where
Malmö
Episodes
1

The Siege of Malmö was an unsuccessful Danish attempt to capture the Swedish-held city between June 11 and July 5, 1677. Swedish defenders repelled a major assault, leading to the Danish retreat to Landskrona.

Episodes

  1. June 1677 · MalmöFailed Assault

    Danish troops reached the town wall but were repelled by Swedish artillery fire after their own guns ceased firing.

Background and detail

The Failed Assault. During the main attack, Danish artillery ceased firing as troops reached the town wall, allowing Swedish defenders to man their guns. Swedish artillery fire inflicted casualties on Danish troops crossing the moat, preventing reinforcements from reaching the vanguard.

People involved

Sources

  1. Siege of Malmö Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22

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