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Siege Of Nakskov
The siege of Nakskov began on 6 February 1658, when a Swedish cavalry regiment under Överste Overbeck surrounded the city, and only one day later, the civilians in the town, not wanting to end up like Fredriksodde, which had been besieged and conquered by the Swedes, surrendered the city on February 7. Background After a short rest, Charles X Gustav and the main body of the Swedish army continued marching past Nakskov, instead going towards Vordingborg. However, the Swedes realized they could not leave behind a strong and fortified city like Nakskov. It was a fairly significant town and its defenses were robust, with some 40 guns at its disposal, four being made from brass according to Charles X Gustav. In the city, there was also a garrison of 1,500 peasant troops, most likely recent recruits and inexperienced, but armed. There was one company of 75 German cavalry and another company of 75 Scanian freeshooters from Göinge, which is also where the Danish king, Frederick III, ...
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Nakskov
Nakskov is a market town on the island of Lolland in south Denmark. The town has a population of 12,200 (1 January 2025) and is the largest town on the island of Lolland. It is located in Lolland municipality in Region Sjælland. Nakskov is situated on the western coast of the island of Lolland, one of the agriculturally richest of the Denmark, Danish islands. It lies adjacent to the inner part of the Nakskov Fjord, an inlet from the Langeland Belt (''Langelandsbælt'') that runs between the islands of Lolland and Langeland. Nakskov Fjord is a Nature reserve, wildlife reserve, known for its bird life. Nakskov is one of the most environmentally conscious and cleanest towns of Denmark. Technological and environmental enterprises have replaced the earlier heavy industries, and in recent years, local government has restored the town. History The area of the current town of Nakskov was settled during the Neolithic period and has been continuously inhabited since. The town received tr ...
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