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Foreign News
June 30, 1807
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
French forces under Gen. Mortier engaged and pursued Swedish troops over 18 miles on April 16 amid bad weather, capturing 600 prisoners and cutting down foes in Anclam on the 17th. French account confirmed by armistice.
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Full Text
A particular account of the action between the French under Gen. Mortier and the Swedes, has been given. It is said notwithstanding, during the whole of the 16th of April, the weather was dreadful by the fall of hail and rain, the French ran over a space of 18 miles, fighting all the way. The Swedes, besides the killed and wounded on the 17th, lost 600 who were taken prisoners by the French. The Swedes were followed sword in hand into Anclam, and cut down in the streets. Such is the account given by the French. The Armistice confirms a full confirmation of it.
[Salem Reg.]
[Salem Reg.]
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Campaign
What keywords are associated?
French Swedish Action
Gen Mortier
Anclam Pursuit
April 16 Battle
600 Prisoners
What entities or persons were involved?
Gen. Mortier
Where did it happen?
Anclam
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Anclam
Event Date
16th Of April And 17th
Key Persons
Gen. Mortier
Outcome
swedes lost killed and wounded plus 600 prisoners; pursued and cut down in anclam streets
Event Details
French under Gen. Mortier fought Swedes over 18 miles on April 16 despite hail and rain; on 17th captured 600 prisoners and pursued into Anclam, cutting down in streets; French account confirmed by armistice