Event Danish Offensive (1808)

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Was a Danish offensive against Sweden during the Dano-Swedish War of 1808-1809.

Chronology

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  • August 1808: On July 24, von Döbeln's Swedish troops increased by 900 units, which allowed an attack against the Norwegians, who were forced to retreat. The resulting armistice required the Norwegians to leave Sweden by 3 August, which they did.
  • July 1808: Hjerpe conquered by Kingdom of Sweden.
  • July 1808: Hjerpe conquered by Kingdom of Sweden.
  • August 1808: Mörsil and Mattmar in Jämtland were occupied by Denmark-Norway.
  • August 1808: Mörsil and Mattmar in Jämtland were occupied by Denmark-Norway.
  • July 1808: Norwegian troops captured the fortress of Hjerpe.
  • July 1808: Norwegian troops captured the fortress of Hjerpe.
  • August 1808: On July 24, von Döbeln's Swedish troops increased by 900 units, which allowed an attack against the Norwegians, who were forced to retreat. The resulting armistice required the Norwegians to leave Sweden by 3 August, which they did.