Sieges of Danzig

Battles near or Sieges of Danzig (Gdańsk) took place several times in the history of Danzig. The most notable are:

Teutonic takeover of Danzig (Gdańsk) in 1308. This event involved several parties
Siege of Danzig (1577) by king Stefan Batory, following the Danzig rebellion. Inconclusive, lifted as a compromise was negotiated
Siege of Danzig (1626-1629) - one or more unsuccessful Swedish sieges during that period
Battle of Oliva 1627: naval battle in the vicinity of Oliwa (currently part of Gdańsk)
Siege of Danzig (1655–1660): Unsuccessful siege by Swedish forces in the Deluge
Siege of Danzig (1734): Russians capture the city during the War of the Polish Succession
Siege of Danzig (1807): French capture the city from Prussians during the War of the Fourth Coalition
Siege of Danzig (1813): Russian forces against French Army.
Events starting on 1 September 1939
- Defense of the Polish Post Office in Danzig
- Battle of Westerplatte - German battleship vs. the Polish fortified ammunition depot
- Battle of the Danzig Bay - German aircraft against Polish vessels
in 1945, the Soviet Army takes over the city during the East Pomeranian Offensive. For details, see Danzig Offensive Operation.

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