Drums Over Kristiania - From The Upcoming Album When Lion March

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The fighting at Kristiania in 1716 occurred during the Great Northern War, when Sweden and its enemies struggled for dominance in Scandinavia and the Baltic region.

By this stage of the war, Sweden was led personally by Charles XII, who launched a bold campaign into Norway, then part of Denmark–Norway. His goal was to knock Denmark out of the war by invading its territory directly and capturing key cities and fortresses.

Kristiania (modern-day Oslo) was an important administrative and supply center. In March 1716, Swedish forces advanced quickly and occupied the town with little initial resistance. However, the Danish-Norwegian defenders withdrew to the strong Akershus Fortress, which dominated the harbor and refused to surrender.

To deny the Swedes shelter and supplies, much of the city was deliberately set on fire by its own defenders. Large parts of Kristiania burned, leaving the Swedish army without provisions or protection. Despite holding the town itself, Charles XII could not take the fortress or secure enough resources to continue.

Facing supply shortages, harsh winter conditions, and constant resistance, the Swedish army was eventually forced to withdraw. The campaign failed to achieve its main objective and marked the beginning of a costly and unsuccessful Norwegian offensive for Sweden.

The events at Kristiania show a different kind of warfare than open battlefield clashes. Instead of a decisive pitched battle, it was a struggle of logistics, sieges, and scorched-earth tactics—where fire and starvation proved as deadly as cannon fire.