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War against Norway 1814 As stipulated in the Treaty of Kiel January 1814 Norway using the so called archipelago boats (about 5000 men). was to be ruled by the Swedish King, but Norway The Norwegian Army consisted of about 28000 men. declared independence April 1814. When France was defeated, the Swedish troops on the Continent were An armistice was reached August 14, 1814 in Moss and a shipped to Göteborg and Ystad in Sweden, for a Peace Treaty was signed November 4, 1814. The same campaign against Norway. day is the Swedish King Carl XIII selected as King of Norway. The union between Sweden and Norway is in The Swedish invasion July 26, 1814 was carried out by effect. two Army corps, the Navy and the Amphibious corps 1814 Official letter (feathers!) from the Regiment of Kronoberg... …by Crown Mail to Qville Härad Content about Marche route and with manuscript Crown coil and transport of the battalion of conscripts notation in Sw. “Speedy deliverance Uddevalla-Sanden-Lågum-Rabbalshede at once from county sheriff...Jun. 6, (to an outpost at the Norwegian 1814 10 pm / Nordberg”. border). Sender was the commander of the As the Sw. field army was on the st Regiment of Kronoberg's 1 battalion Continent the newly conscripted of conscripts, Captain Berg. soldiers were sent in May and June 1814 to the Norwegian border as A feather indicated urgent deliver- guard force. ance and important message. Duration: Jul. 26 - Nov. 4, , 1814 Main area: Norway Enemy: Norway Sw. militaries: approx. 43000