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Siege of Snoghøj

1644 conflictsSieges involving Denmark–NorwaySieges involving the Swedish EmpireTorstenson War
Historia di Leopoldo cesare 1670 (141809778)
Historia di Leopoldo cesare 1670 (141809778)

The siege of Snoghøj occurred from 11 to 14 January 1644 during the Torstenson War between Denmark–Norway and Sweden. After Sweden went to war with Denmark in 1643, a Swedish army led by Lennart Torstensson invaded Jutland. The Swedes quickly captured multiple towns, and after an assault on Christianspris, the Swedish army moved toward the Danish fortification of Snoghøj, which was near its intended crossing point to Funen. After three days of Danish resistance, the Swedish army formed up outside Snoghøj, and the Danish garrison, some 4,500 men in total, capitulated to the Swedes. The fortifications commander, Anders Bille, had evacuated to Funen before it fell.

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Siege of Snoghøj
Lyngsvej, Fredericia Municipality

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7000 Fredericia Municipality
Region of Southern Denmark, Denmark
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