Northern Seven Years War (1563-70)
| Year | Date | Battle | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1563 | Action of 30 May | Swedes capture three Danes before war is declared. | |
| Action of 11 September | Inconclusive between Danes/Lübeckers and Swedes. | ||
| 1564 | Action of 30 May | Swedes under Bagge Danes/Lübeckers under Trolle. | |
| Action of 12 July | A Swedish captain blows up his ship after a Danish attack. | ||
| Action of 12 August | Swedes under Klas Horn defeat Danes under Herluf Trolle, southeast of Öland. | ||
| 1565 | Action of 4 June | Danes/Lübeckers defeat Swedes near Buchow. | |
| Action of 7 July | Swedes defeat Danes/Lübeckers between Bornholm and Rügen. | ||
| 1566 | Action of 26 July | Swedes defeat Danes/Lübeckers between Öland and Gotland. | |
| 1568 | Swedish fleet captures several Polish corsairs and drives off remainder. | ||
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