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Swedish–Norwegian War

Swedish–Norwegian War
BelligerentsNorwaySwedenCommanders and leadersStrength 30,000 men
8 field batteries
7 brigs
150 gunboats 45,523–66,800 men
4 field batteries
4 ships of the line
5 frigates
24 smaller ships
60 gunboatsCasualties and lossesTotal: 678–728
152–178 killed
163–189 wounded
207 surrendered
151 captured
2 gunboats sunk
2 guns lostTotal: 626–666
151–170 killed
312–332 wounded
179 captured

The Swedish–Norwegian War was a war fought between Sweden and Norway in the summer of 1814. According to the Treaty of Kiel, Norway would enter a union with Sweden under Charles XIII of Sweden. The war resulted in Norway being forced into the United Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway, but with its own constitution and parliament. The war marked the last time Sweden participated in an armed conflict with another nation until 2011, and its conclusion signalled the beginning of the country's long period of military neutrality.