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Skirmish of Oversø

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Skirmish of Oversø
DateApril 24, 1848
Location
Result German victory
Belligerents
 German Confederation  Denmark
Commanders and leaders
Halket Uklart
Strength
10,000 soldiers 2 jagers corps, 5 dragoons regiments and 2 cannons
Casualties and losses
minimal 4 killed, 26 wounded

The Skirmish of Oversø near Flensburg (now part of Germany) was a German victory of the Danish forces in the struggle for Schleswig-Holstein. The Germans forces included contingents from Hanover and Mecklenburg.

Bibliography

Johs. Nielsen, Treårskrigen 1848-1851 1993 ISBN 87-89022-03-3