Consolidation of Sweden war movies
Consolidation of Sweden (1000-1250)
The time-frame of consolidation of Sweden is still disputed - it is unclear at what point Swedes were forming the united country and at what point the process has ended. During the Middle Ages the area was consisted of self-governing provinces and there were local conflicts between the noblemen or over the power over land.
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Major battles of Consolidation of Sweden
Battle of Lena
31 January 1208
It was an important battle between the Danish-backed former Swedish King Sverker of Sweden and Prince Eric. Danish King Valdemar the Victorious provided Sverker with a large army (around 12,000 to 18,000 warriors). The defending Swedish forces were much smaller - between 7,000 and 10,000. According to some sources Swedes took advantage of being better prepared for the winter conditions, in which t...
Battle of Gestilren
17 July 1210
The Battle of Gestilren was fought between the exiled King of Sweden Sverker and the ruling King Eric. Sverker had been beaten in the previous Battle of Lena, but had returned with new forces, although the exact number of knights are unknown, just like the exact location where the battle took place. Almost whole army of Sverker was destroyed and he was killed during that battle. This gave the Folk...
War movies about Consolidation of Sweden
Arn - The Knight Templar 2007
Swedish monk becomes Templar knight and fights with the Saladin army in Jerusalem.