Battle of Lyrskov Heath

The Battle of Lyrskov Heath or Lyrskov Hede was fought on September 28, 1043, at Lyrskov, between a Dano-Norwegian army led by Magnus the Good, and an army of Wends. It was a great victory for Magnus' forces; the Wendish army was crushed and up to 15,000 were killed. [1]

References
  1. Jones, Gwyn (2001). A History of the Vikings. Oxford University Press. p. 403. ISBN 9780192801340. Battle of Lyrskov Hede.



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