Denmark–Norway, who wanted to regain its lost territories, joined the anti-Swedish alliance and invaded the Swedish possessions in Germany in 1675.

[2] The Danes and Brandenburgians constantly tried to make a bridgehead over the various Swedish-controlled rivers with little success.

[2] However, when Christian V of Denmark took Damgarten, he ordered General Duncan to take the redoubt in Tribsees.

[3] But now, the major general had considered the negotiations and met personally with Duncan to announce, without instructions, that he would surrender the Swedish redoubt.

[3][4] The garrison, which consisted of the major general and 26 others, became prisoners of war,[2] and 4 cannons and a heavy amount of ammunition were taken from the redoubt.