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Ditmarschen Campaign of 1559

Map of Ditmarschen, 1858, by Franz Geerz
Date2–20 June 1559
Location
Result Dano-Holsteinian victory
Territorial
changes
Ditmarschen incorperated in the Duchy of Holstein
Belligerents
Dithmarschen
Commanders and leaders
Jacobs Harder Denmark–Norway Frederick II
Denmark–Norway Johann Rantzau
Denmark–Norway Moritz Ranzaus
Denmark–Norway Walther Waltherthum
Denmark–Norway Reimar Woldes
Denmark–Norway Wolf Schoneweses
Denmark–Norway Joakim Blankenburg
Denmark–Norway John II
Adolf I
Anthony I
Units involved
Peasants and local militias See Danish force
Strength
12.000 men 18-20.000 men
Casualties and losses
+3000 Unknown