Brawl In The Baltic Sea: The Battle of Svensksund

Featuring over 500 ships

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In 1788, Sweden and Russia went to war for amorphous reasons. King Gustav III of Sweden, hoping to use the war to rally support at home, attacked Russia. A fight with Russia would make the crown look strong, and a victory could even secure important sites such as the city of Saint Petersburg. Empress Catherine II found the war a…