Historical Events tagged with "fehmarn"

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Military & Warfare

Swedish-Dutch Fleet Defeats Danish Navy

October 13th, 1644 380 years ago

A combined Swedish and Dutch fleet clashed with the Danish fleet near Fehmarn. The naval engagement resulted in a decisive victory for the allied forces, who successfully captured around 1,000 Danish sailors and soldiers. This confrontation played a significant role in shifting the balance of power in the region during the ongoing conflicts in Northern Europe.

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