far fewer mercenaries than the Danish army. The Swedish mix of cavalry and infantry made it possible for the Swedes to mount swift counterattacks as soon as a friendly infantry unit buckled. The Danish still used the caracole tactic, undermining the speed and agility of their cavalry. The victory at Lund boosted the morale of the Swedish army. Charles XI was criticized for getting carried away by his success on the right flank, but the battle made him popular with his troops. The remaining Danish forces were forced to retreat to the fortress of Landskrona. Reinforced by their Austrian and German allies, they would once again meet the Swedish army at the Battle of Landskrona. See also Scanian War History of Scania Notes, citations and sources Notes Citations Sources Bjerg, Hans Christian; Frantzen, Ole L. Danmark i Krig (2005). Holm, Nils F. (Ed.) Det svenska svärdet (1948). Isacsson, Claes-Göran. Skånska kriget 1675–1679 (2000). Slaget vid Lund (English Version,Swedish Version), Visit Lund'' Website, Retrieved Sep.1, 2017. 1676 in Sweden Lund 1676 Lund 1676 Lund Conflicts in 1676 Scanian War 17th century in Skåne County