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Assault on Copenhagen (1659)
1659Feb, 11

The assault on Copenhagen by Swedish forces is beaten back with heavy losses.

The Battle of Copenhagen also known as the Assault on Copenhagen on 11 February 1659 was a major battle during the Second Northern War, taking place during the siege of Copenhagen by the Swedish army.

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