Siege of Bohus fortress

Siege of Bohus fortress
Part of the Scanian War

Depiction of the siege by Erik Dahlbergh
DateJune 4 – July 23, 1678
Location
Result Swedish victory
Belligerents
 Swedish Empire  Denmark–Norway
Commanders and leaders
Swedish Empire Friedrich von Börstell
Swedish Empire Carl Gustaf Frölich
Swedish Empire Gustaf Otto Stenbock
Denmark–Norway Ulrik Frederik Gyldenløve
Strength
Bohus garrison: 400
Relief force: 12,000
12,000–15,000
Casualties and losses
Heavy Unknown

The siege of Bohus fortress was a siege by Dano–Norwegian troops during the Scanian War. The siege was endured by the Swedish defenders for weeks before forcing a Dano–Norwegian retreat.


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