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Russo–Swedish War (1788–1790)

1788 CE – 1790 CE

Gustav III of Sweden attacked Russia while Catherine the Great was distracted by the Ottoman War.

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Conflict between the Russian Empire and Kingdom of Sweden

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Conflict · Europe

Russo–Swedish War (1788–1790)

1788 CE – 1790 CE

Gustav III of Sweden attacked Russia while Catherine the Great was distracted by the Ottoman War. Despite the Anjala conspiracy nearly toppling him, Gustav won the decisive Second Battle of Svensksund — the largest naval battle in Baltic history.

Standing in 1788 CE

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