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Carolean Death March

Okay, so imagine you and your friends are playing a game of musical chairs. When the music stops, everyone runs to find a seat. But there are not enough chairs for everyone, so someone is left standing. Now, imagine that happening many years ago, but with soldiers marching instead of playing musical chairs.

The Carolean Death March happened in 1719 when a group of Swedish soldiers was retreating from Norway after losing a war. They were very tired and hungry after walking for many days. They did not have enough food or warm clothing to survive the cold winter weather. Many soldiers became sick and died along the way.

This march was called the Carolean Death March because the soldiers were loyal to the Swedish king Charles XII, who was known as a Carolean. The march was a sad event because many soldiers lost their lives. It was also a reminder that war can have terrible consequences and that it is important to try and find peaceful solutions instead.