Battle of Møn (1657)
The indecisive naval battle of Møn was a battle during the Dano-Swedish War (1657–1658). A large number of ships was involved, but the fight was not very intense.
Battle of Møn | |||||||
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Part of Dano-Swedish War (1657–58) | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Sweden | Denmark-Norway | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Klas Bjelkenstierna |
Henrik Bjelke Niels Juel | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
25 ships of the line 8 armed merchant ships 2 fireships 4 smaller ships 1 231 cannons 6 000 men |
21 ships of the line 7 armed merchant ships 956 cannons 4 640 men | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
40 dead | 150 dead |
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