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Q&A: Sweden fought with Russia against Prussia

Sweden joined the anti-Prussian side but ultimately sought a settlement restoring the pre-war position rather than a prolonged land confrontation.

Question

Which side was Sweden on during the Seven Years' War?

Short answer

Sweden fought with Russia against Prussia, then sought a settlement restoring the pre-war position.

Notes

Sweden fought alongside Russia in the coalition against Prussia. That alignment brought Swedish naval forces into the Baltic struggle described elsewhere in the lecture. Swedish leaders nevertheless feared the consequences of continuing a land war against Frederick's army. Their eventual preference was an agreement that returned the parties to their pre-war positions.