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I can't seem to find a later Danish army either Alan. I can see using Le Roi Soleil is a reasonable suggestion but may be problematic for your opponents. Here's another option you could considerDoyley50 wrote:25 Mar 2022 07:09
The last choice is problematical. I am probably being incredibly dense but I can't find a Danish army in Extra Nations to fit the time scale. If I haven't missed something obvious perhaps I could take the Danish army 1649-1677 from Le Roi Soleil or any other that you feel is appropriate.
Hence, you could argue that from 1657 you could use the Swedish list. Alternatively, you could use any German list. Does anyone have an objection, or better suggestion?On 6 June 1654, Charles X Gustav became the king of Sweden. This was a source of concern to Frederick, who considered that the new Swedish king's temperament would lead to much aggression. An opportunity came when in July 1655, the Swedish king started a campaign against Poland, the Polish War. This was a source of relief to Frederick, who was concerned about a direct attack on Denmark.[4] He saw this as a distinct opportunity, and with his power in the Riksråd secured, he was able to convince them on 23 February 1657 to grant significant subsidies for a mass military mobilisation for a strike on Sweden while their army was overseas in Poland. On 23 April 1657, he got permission from the council to attack Swedish holdings in Germany, and war was formally declared on 5 June 1657. However, this proved to be a mis-step for the Danish king - the Swedish army quickly abandoned their polish campaign and invaded jutland, and then marched quickly across the frozen sea to unexpectedly conquer the rest of Denmark in the March Across the Belts.
This was a crushing defeat for Frederick, who was forced to sign over almost a third of the territory he controlled in the Treaty of Roskilde. One of the provisions of the treaty was to renounce any anti-Swedish alliances, and a second condition was that Denmark must provide troops to fight in Sweden's wars, effectively making Denmark a Vassal of Sweden.
You're very welcome carpenkm. England is probably a good choice. All of us will help you in any way we can.. don't forget to vote!
