Siege of Tallinn explained

Conflict:Siege of Tallinn
Partof:the Livonian Crusade
Date:1221
Place:Tallinn, Estonia
Result:Estonian retreat
Combatant1:Estonians
Combatant2:Denmark
Commander1:?
Commander2:?
Strength1:Unknown
Strength2:Unknown
Casualties1:Unknown
Casualties2:Unknown

Victory over the Swedish army in the Battle of Lihula inspired the Oeselians to further fight. In 1221 they tried to conquer the Danish stronghold in Tallinn with the help of Revalians, Harrians, and Vironians. They besieged the stronghold for 14 days and all Danish outbreaks were repulsed. One day, four cogs appeared unexpectedly, which the Oeselians thought to have been carrying the Royal Army of the Danish king. The siege was ended and the Oeselians left.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Mäesalu, Ain . Eesti ajalugu (1. osa) . 1997 . Avita . 9985-2-0043-8 . 168 .