Battle of Kvistrum

The Battle of Kvistrum or the Battle of Kvistrum bridge took place on September 29, 1788, during the Theatre War, a phase of the Russo-Swedish War (1788–90), between Sweden and the Denmark–Norway. The Swedes lost the battle and had five killed and the rest captured with 60 wounded, the Danes and Norwegians had suffered 5 killed and 16 wounded.[1]

Battle of Kvistrum
Part of the Theatre War, a phase of the Russo-Swedish War (1788–90)

Affæren ved Quistrumbro by Anthon Christoffer Rüde
DateSeptember 29, 1788
Location
Kviström, Sweden
Result Danish-Norwegian victory
Belligerents
 Sweden Denmark Denmark–Norway
Commanders and leaders
Jan Verner Tranefelt Johann Friedrich von und zu Mansbach
Strength
850 men 7,500–8,000 men
Casualties and losses
5 killed and the rest captured with 60 wounded 5 killed and 16 wounded
Battle of Kvistrum, as depicted in Nordischer Kriegsschauplaz

References
  1. Nils Modig. Strömstad—Gränsstad i Ofred och Krig (2013). Warne Förlag, Sävedalen. pp. 146–159


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