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Siege of Danzig (1655–1660)

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Swedish land forces capture the fortress Danziger Haupt (Głowa Gdańska, Danzig Head) – very important water gate on
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took place between 1655 and 1660 when a Swedish force tried to capture this important
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1659, 22 December – Swedish garrison of the fortress Danziger Haupt capitulated.
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1659, 26 October – Poles defeated the Swedes in a skirmish near Danziger Haupt.
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Swedish naval forces blocked Danzig's harbor – trade was suspended.
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