This castle was built in the same place as the old one, which had been devastated by Swedish troops.
Holmboe was a spokesperson for the student group opposed to the presence of Swedish troops in the country.
But they was occupied by Swedish troops in 1644, and since that lost to Sweden.
This battle was essentially a meeting engagement with Swedish troops arriving on the battlefield at different times.
During the 17th century, various parts of Poland were invaded by Swedish troops.
Being unable to trust their mercenaries the Swedish troops were forced to surrender.
During the two first years, Swedish troops occupied large parts of Poland and the war was almost won.
The town was destroyed by Swedish troops in 1679.
Swedish troops were to continue occupying Bohuslän until the issue was resolved.
Warsaw was besieged several times - for the first time, in 1702, by the Swedish troops.