Battle of Nöteborg (1656)

The Battle of Nöteborg in July 1656 was a naval battle between 250 smaller Russian ships, who had surrounded the city of Nöteborg, and 50 smaller Swedish ships under the command of Carl Gustaf Wrangel during the Russo-Swedish War (1656–58). Few details are known, but it was a Swedish victory.^[1] [2]

DateJuly 1656

Location

Nöteborg, Swedish Empire
(present-day Shlisselburg, Russia)

Result Swedish victory

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Battle of Nöteborg (1656)
Part of the Second Northern War
Oreshek Fortress
Date July 1656 Location Nöteborg, Swedish Empire (present-day Shlisselburg, Russia) Result Swedish victory
Belligerents
Swedish Empire	Tsardom of Russia
Commanders and leaders
Carl Gustaf Wrangel	Unknown
Strength
50 smaller ships	250 smaller ships

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