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Battle of Kjølberg Bridge

1814 battle between Sweden and Norway From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Battle of Kjølberg Bridge
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The Battle of Kjølberg Bridge (Swedish: Slaget vid Kjølbergs bro) was fought 14 August 1814, during the Swedish–Norwegian war of 1814. The Swedish army had problems repairing the bridge due to constant fire from the Norwegian side of the river. It was then a small Swedish force of 75 men, consisting of jägers from the Bohuslän and Life Grenadier Regiments, passed over the river at a hidden point. Once over they waited for reinforcements but none came; but instead the order of attacking the vastly larger Norwegian force. The Colonel response to the attack order have been famous "It is unreasonable to attack with only 75 men when you face a whole regiment." "But such an order isn't given to me twice. March!" During cheers the Swedes rushed up the hill toward the mansion that was occupied with 600 men. The attack was surprising and decisive. As more Swedish troops crossed, the Norwegians quickly left the stand. This was the last battle fought during the Swedish–Norwegian War. The Convention of Moss, providing a cease fire agreement, was signed that same day.[3][1]

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7 Battle of Langnes on 9 August 1814
7 Battle of Langnes on 9 August 1814
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Rakkestad
6 Battle of Rakkestad on 6 August 1814
6 Battle of Rakkestad on 6 August 1814
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5 Battle of Matrand on 5 August 1814
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Siege of Fredrikstad on 4 August 1814 Battle of Kjølberg Bridge on 14 August 1814
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3 Battle of Lier (1814) on 2 August 1814
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2 Battle of Tistedalen on 1 August 1814
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1 Invasion of Hvaler on 29 July 1814
1 Invasion of Hvaler on 29 July 1814
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The last shots were fired north of the bridge with the Norwegians in retreat.[4][5]

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