Battle of Helsingborg (1362)
1362 Danish victory / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Battle of Helsingborg was fought on 8 July 1362 between the Danish and Hanseatic fleets during the Danish-Hanseatic War (1361-1370).
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Battle of Helsingborg | |||||||
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Part of the Danish-Hanseatic War (1361-1370) | |||||||
Helsingborg in 1588, dominated by the citadel | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Denmark | Hanseatic League | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Christopher, Duke of Lolland (WIA) | Johann Wittenborg | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
Ships capable of carrying 2,500 men | 50 ships, 5 paid for by Sweden | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
12 cogs |
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