Rantzau's reconquest of Öland
| Rantzau's reconquest of Öland | |||||||||
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| Part of the Kalmar War | |||||||||
Rantzau's men land on Öland, 31 May 1612, depicted in one of the tapestries in Fredriksborg Castle | |||||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||||
| Swedish Empire | Denmark–Norway | ||||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||||
| Per Hammarskiöld | Gert von Rantzau | ||||||||
| Units involved | |||||||||
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Borgholm garrison 3 infantry companies | 16 cavalry companies | ||||||||
| Strength | |||||||||
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1,300 men c. 6 guns |
Unknown, but more than the Swedes 16 ships At least 4 guns | ||||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||||
| At least 700 killed | Unknown | ||||||||
Rantzau's reconquest of Öland refers to a successful Danish invasion and reconquest of Öland from 30 May to 13 June 1612 during the Kalmar War, led by Gert von Rantzau.