Battle of Hjärtum

Battle of Hjärtum
Part of the Dano-Swedish War (1657–1658)

Image of Hjärtum Church, around where the battle occurred.
Date27 September, 1657 (O.S.)
7 October, 1657 (N.S.)
Location
Result Disputed, see result
Belligerents
 Swedish Empire  Denmark–Norway
Commanders and leaders
Erik Stenbock
Harald Stake
Per Lennartson Ulfsax
Silfverlood
Johan Stake 
Iver Krabbe
Units involved
Västmanland Regiment
Västgöta cavalry Regiment
Unknown
Strength
2,300 men
8–10 guns
2,000–2,200 men
6 guns
Casualties and losses
See losses See losses

The Battle of Hjärtum was fought on 27 September (O.S.) or 7 October (N.S.) between Danish and Swedish forces during the Dano-Swedish War of 1657–1658.