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Battle of Colberger Heide
The naval Battle of Colberger Heide (or Battle of Colberg Heath) took place 1 July, 1644 between Denmark and Sweden. The result was a slight victory for the Danish fleet commanded by Wind, assisted by Grabor and King Christian IV, over a Swedish fleet commanded by Fleming, assisted by Ulfsparre and Bjelkenstjerna.
The Danish fleet consisted of 40 ships with about 927 guns, and the Swedish fleet consisted of 34 ships with 1018 guns and 7 fireships. Danish casualties were 37 killed and 170 wounded, and Swedish casualties were 32 killed and 69 wounded.
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