Battle of Copenhagen (1807)

August 16 – September 5, 1807 · Copenhagen

Result British victory

British forces bombarded Copenhagen to seize the Danish-Norwegian fleet before France could use it. Denmark surrendered the fleet and then joined Napoleon's side.

Coalition

Denmark–Norway

Other

Strength and losses

Strength
25,000c. 27,000
Casualties
c. 280
Killed
42c. 80
Wounded
145c. 200
Missing
24
Ships
25c. 17
Strength
c. 13,000
Ships lost
c. 18
Guns
c. 150
Civilian deaths
195

Also involved 1