BattlefieldsBattle of Kringen
English Civil War

Battle of Kringen

1612
Scotland
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
*Kingdom of Sweden **Scottish mercenaries: 315
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Denmark-Norway: 398
Outcome
Norwegian victory
The Battle

History & Significance

Battle of Kringen (Norwegian: Slaget ved Kringen) involved an ambush by Norwegian peasant militia of Scottish mercenary soldiers who were on their way to enlist in the Swedish army for the Kalmar War. The battle has since become a part of folklore in Norway, giving names to local places in the Ottadalen valley.

Suspected site. The exact location is uncertain.
Casualties & Losses

Denmark-Norway: 6 killed ; 12 wounded | *Kingdom of Sweden **Scottish mercenaries: 180 killed ; 134 captured

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