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War against Denmark & Norway 1808-1809 At the Peace Treaty of Tilsit July 7-9, 1807 Russia joined There were some fighting in the south Norwegian- the Continental system (ally with France) against Swedish border areas. England and Sweden. As Sweden refused to join the Continental system Russia declared war against Sweden. The British Royal Navy appears in Öresund and therefore the Danes and the French could not attack Approx. 22000 of Napoleon's troops were on their way Sweden. The Swedes had a defensive strategy so no up through Denmark led by Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte attack was made on Denmark. (later Swedish Crown Prince and Swedish King). Most of the strength was Spaniards in the French service. The Peace Treaty was signed December 10, 1809 in plan was that they together with 13000 Danish soldiers Jönköping, where no land had to change ownership. should attack southern Sweden from Denmark under French command. Sweden started to build up forces in southern Sweden April 1808 and the headquarter was placed in Helsingborg. 1808 Official express letter from the Life Regiment by Crown Mail to Bullarby... ...dated July 14, 1808 to the head of County. Content is a requisition of transport of the Feather in the seal indicate “important letter, regiment to Strömstad (near the Norwegian hurry on !” (=express). border). Duration: Mar. 14, 1808 - Dec. 10, 1809 Main area: Scania & border to Norway Enemy: Denmark & Norway