Battles & Campaigns · 1710
Battle of Helsingborg
Helsingborg, Scania, Sweden
What happened
Denmark–Norway hoped to win back Scania, which it had lost to Sweden in 1658, and marched on Helsingborg. Stenbock's army attacked on the heights outside the city. A false rumour that the Swedes had surrounded the Danish flank caused it to collapse, and the Danes retreated into the town.
Why it matters
It was Denmark's last big attempt to recover the Scanian provinces. Scania stayed part of Sweden for good.
What came next
The Danish army left Scania. Stenbock became a national hero and was made a field marshal that May.
Did you know?
The Duke of Marlborough sent Stenbock his personal congratulations.
Timeline
- 1658Denmark loses Scania to Sweden.
- 10 Mar 1710Battle of Helsingborg.
- 21 May 1710Stenbock appointed field marshal.
- 20 Dec 1712Stenbock wins again at Gadebusch.