Battle of Køge Bay (1677)
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The Battle of Køge Bay was a naval battle between Denmark-Norway and Sweden that took place in the bay off of Køge 1–2 July 1677 during the Scanian War. The battle was a major success for Admiral Niels Juel and is regarded as the greatest naval victory in Danish naval history.
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Battle of Køge Bay | |||||||
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Part of the Scanian War | |||||||
Battle of Køge Bay by Claus Møinichen | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Denmark–Norway | Swedish Empire | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Niels Juel | Henrik Horn | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
34 ships 6,700 men |
45–47 ships 9,200 men | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
ca. 275 wounded & 100 dead |
20 ships ca. 3,000 wounded, captured & dead |
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