Battle of Rinnebäck Ravine
The battle of Rinnebäck Ravine occurred on 17 October 1644 during the Torstenson War, when a Swedish force under the command of Gustav Horn defeated a Danish force under Christian IV while the Danish force was crossing Rinnebäck Ravine in Scania. The Torstenson War broke out between Denmark and Sweden in 1643, and a Swedish army under Gustav Horn invaded Scania. He began besieging Malmö in June 1644, but his position became difficult in September, and he withdrew to Uppåkra. He was followed by the Danish King, Christian IV, who established a position at Alrup. On 17 October, the Danish army broke camp, moving toward Lund. It was pursued by Horn, and while the Danish army was crossing Rinnebäck Ravine, Horn attacked the Danish rearguard. The rearguard fell into disarray, and 400 Danes were killed or drowned. A German mercenary regiment of 2,000 men defended itself behind earthworks.
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Ministervägen, Lund
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| N 55.706666666667 ° | E 13.1525 ° |
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Värpinge Golfbana
Ministervägen
227 62 Lund (Väster)
Sweden
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