Battle of Landskrona

The Battle of Landskrona occurred on July 14, 1677, part of the Scanian War between Sweden and Denmark. The battle was fought on Ylleshed moor, west of the town of Landskrona, in the province of Scania in southern Sweden. Though the battle was fought in plain sight, it is largely forgotten today, a weakening in Denmark's hold on Sweden. The Danish army under King Christian V had moved to Ylleshed moor and lined up behind an earth wall for ambush.

The Swedish General Ascheberg spotted the Danish troops behind the wall, but the Swedish army paused for about one hour before starting the attack. The Danish army was initially hesitant to attack across a valley, but launched the attack once the Swedish general Charles XI and his guard charged down the slope and up the other side. The Danish left wing was routed and the Danish artillery was taken by the Swedes. The Danish right wing managed to out-flank the Swedes and caused them to scatter, but were eventually reorganized. The battle ended with the Danish retreat at 16:00.

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