Städ War

Städ War
A miniature depicting Geatish forces led by Gorm the Elder combating the Gutes led by Harald Halstensson.
Date 942 to 944 Location Geatland Result Geatish victory Complete subjugation of the Gutes Establishment of the First Kingdom of Geatland and the enthronement of Gorm the Elder
Belligerents
Kingdom of Lågland	Kingdom of the Gutes Supported by: Ghaillish pirates
Commanders and leaders
Gorm the Elder	Harald Halstensson †
Strength
ca. 14,000 men	ca. 8,000 men
Casualties and losses
ca. 1,200	c. 3,500

The Städ War (Geatish: Städkriget, lit. "Anvil War") was a war fought in Geatland from AD 942 to 944. Fought primarily on the island of Gormö, it is the first non-legendary conflict fought on Geatish soil.