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Battle of Dybbøl (1848)

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Battle of Dybbøl (1848)
Part of First Schleswig War
DateJune 5, 1848
Location
Result Danish victory
Belligerents
German Confederation
Prussia
Denmark
Commanders and leaders
Friedrich von Wrangel Hans Hedemann
Strength
20,000 soldiers 14,000 soldiers
Casualties and losses
337 killed and wounded 230 killed and wounded

The First Battle of Dybbøl was the first of three battles of the First War of Schleswig to be fought at Dybbøl between the Danish army and forces of Prussia and other German states.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

On June 5th 1848,

From Als, general Hedemann and colonel Schleppegrell performed an attack on Nybøl, 28 May 28th 1848. This victory and the
subsequent at Dybbøl June 5th caused excitement among the Danish population, but some reluctance of the gteat nations.
But opposite Russia would not allow Prussia to cross the narrow water Konge-aaen and thus into the kingdom.

From Als, Gen. Hedemann and Col. Schleppegrell performed an attack on Nybøl, 28 May 1848. This victory and the subsequent at Dybbøl June 5th caused excitement among the Danish population, but some reluctance of the great nations. But opposite Russia would not allow Prussia to cross the narrow water Konge-aaen and thus into the kingdom.

References

Bibliography

  • Johs. Nielsen, Treårskrigen 1848-1851 1993 ISBN 87-89022-03-3
  • Hans Christian Bjerg; Ole L. Frantzen (2005). Danmark i krig. Gyldendals Bogklubber/Politikens Forlag. ISBN 87-03-00990-4.