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15 April 1716

After the Battle of Norderhov, the Swedes realized that their attempt to outflank the strong Norwegian position at Gjellebekk had failed. The ensuing action at Nordkleiva formed part of the same withdrawal and pursuit.

15 April 1716

The action at Nordkleiva
After the Battle of Norderhov, the Swedes realized that their attempt to outflank the strong Norwegian position at Gjellebekk had failed. The ensuing action at Nordkleiva formed part of the same withdrawal and pursuit.


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  1. The Technical Evolution of Firearms from the Medieval Ages until 1900.
  2. Black Powder Weapons in War from the Medieval Ages until 1900.
  3. Hunting with Black Powder Firearms — Then and Now.
  4. The Flint and Percussion Locks.
  5. Loading with Roundball and Patch.
  6. The Smoothbore Muzzleloading Musket
  7. The Muzzleloading Rifle.
  8. The Muzzleloading Pistol.
  9. Rifle Musket and Minié Ball
  10. The Norwegian Kammerlader
  11. The 12 mm Remington Rolling Block.
  12. The Percussion Revolver.
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  14. Loading Black Powder Cartridges.
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