--Nathaniel--
Battle of Lier
August 2nd, 1814
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The Battle of Lier was part of the larger Swedish-Norwegian War of 1814. Forces under Carl Gahn assaulted numerous entrenchments between Eidskog and Kongsvinger in Norway, eventually meeting a formidable defense orchestrated by Andreas Krebs at Lier.
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A 1,400 strong Swedish force assaulted the Lier entrenchment on August 2nd, emerging from the nearby woods straight into a hail of musket and cannon fire. Though they made numerous attacks, the Swedes were repelled with nearly 100 casualties, while the Norwegian defenders had lost around 30. Gahn ordered a withdrawal in the evening once most of the Swedish infantry ran out of ammunition. This solidified a Norwegian victory, one of few in the overall war.
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This build depicts the initial Swedish assault on the Lier entrenchment, with Norwegian cavalry sweeping through the grass to break the enemy lines. This was a collaborative effort between myself and Carson, with some help from Hunter who provided trees for the woods. This build was heavily inspired by an animated video by Groth-Ostergaard Animation. The video is titled “Slaget ved Lier tabet af Norge 1814”.
Battle of Lier
August 2nd, 1814
.
.
The Battle of Lier was part of the larger Swedish-Norwegian War of 1814. Forces under Carl Gahn assaulted numerous entrenchments between Eidskog and Kongsvinger in Norway, eventually meeting a formidable defense orchestrated by Andreas Krebs at Lier.
.
.
A 1,400 strong Swedish force assaulted the Lier entrenchment on August 2nd, emerging from the nearby woods straight into a hail of musket and cannon fire. Though they made numerous attacks, the Swedes were repelled with nearly 100 casualties, while the Norwegian defenders had lost around 30. Gahn ordered a withdrawal in the evening once most of the Swedish infantry ran out of ammunition. This solidified a Norwegian victory, one of few in the overall war.
.
.
This build depicts the initial Swedish assault on the Lier entrenchment, with Norwegian cavalry sweeping through the grass to break the enemy lines. This was a collaborative effort between myself and Carson, with some help from Hunter who provided trees for the woods. This build was heavily inspired by an animated video by Groth-Ostergaard Animation. The video is titled “Slaget ved Lier tabet af Norge 1814”.