The Doomed Norwegian Assault on Gothenburg in 1645: Inside the Fredrikshamn

The Doomed Norwegian Assault on Gothenburg in 1645: Inside the Fredrikshamn

In 1645, a violent attempt at conquering Gothenburg took place. Step into the historical Fredrikshamn Redoubt to learn more.

The Fredrikshamn Redoubt is an archaeological site found in Hisingen, Gothenburg, Sweden. During the final stages of the Hannibal's Feud, it served as a protective fortification for a temporary bridge across the Göta River. A Norwegian troop, under the command of Danish governor Hannibal Sehested, had severed the bridge, attempting to conquer Gothenburg on behalf of the Danish king. Sehested besieged Gothenburg from the Fredrikshamn Redoubt, constructed in 1645 during this attack.

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Written by Nik Frost

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