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There are multiple references to the battle in literature where it is represented as a major event in Gustav Vasa's life. As well as in poetry and folk songs. One of the earliest references in 1800s it is mentioned in Geijer and
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Werman doesn't specify the exact location of the battle but mentions the place had mountains and hills overgrown with bushes on the left side and on the right side there were swamps and fences. The German narrative reports
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Taking into account the circumstances preceding the battle, that Sten Sture's troops marched towards
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