Gustav III himself has arrived in the…

October 1788 CE

Gustav III himself has arrived in the city by this time and takes resolute action; he dismissess the passive Lieutenant General Anders Rudolf du Rietz and replaced him with Lieutenant General Johan Sparre af Söfdeborg.

The defenses of Gothenburg are quickly strengthened.

In addition, the British ambassador to Copenhagen Sir Hugh Elliot arrives in Gothenburg and brokers a short armistice with the Danish–Norwegian commander on October 9.

Delaying and stalling tactics will prolong the armistice in stages to May 1789.

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Göteborg (Gothenburg) Västra Göteborgs Län Sweden View →

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Gustav III of Sweden View →

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Russo-Swedish War of 1788-90 View → Theater War, or Lingonberry War View →

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