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Evacuation of the Dannevirke

1864 Schleswig Rückzug

Danish infantry during the retreat from Dannevirke the night of 5 and 6 February 1864.

Danish infantry during the retreat from Dannevirke the night of 5 and 6 February 1864.

Author: Erik HenningsenLicense:PD
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Fotografi af preussisk batteri ved Arnæs ved Slien den 6. februar 1864

Fotografi af preussisk batteri ved Arnæs ved Slien den 6. februar 1864

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Kortskitse over retræten fra Dannevirke mod Flensborg - situationen den 6. februar kl. 03

Kortskitse over retræten fra Dannevirke mod Flensborg - situationen den 6. februar kl. 03

Author: GeneralstabenLicense:PD
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Kortskitse over retræten fra Dannevirke - situationen 7. februar kl. 07ː30

Kortskitse over retræten fra Dannevirke - situationen 7. februar kl. 07ː30

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Street scene from the city of Schleswig, 6 February 1864. Contemporary illustration of the 1864 German-Danish War.

Street scene from the city of Schleswig, 6 February 1864. Contemporary illustration of the 1864 German-Danish War.

Author: Otto BacheLicense:PD
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Street scene from the city of Schleswig, 6 February 1864. Contemporary illustration of the 1864 German-Danish War.

Street scene from the city of Schleswig, 6 February 1864. Contemporary illustration of the 1864 German-Danish War.

Author: Otto BacheLicense:PD
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Street scene from the city of Schleswig, 6 February 1864. Contemporary illustration of the 1864 German-Danish War.

Street scene from the city of Schleswig, 6 February 1864. Contemporary illustration of the 1864 German-Danish War.

Author: Otto BacheLicense:PD
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Episode of the retreat from Dannevirke, 5 - 6 February 1864 - Battle of Sankelmark and Oeversee

Episode of the retreat from Dannevirke, 5 - 6 February 1864 - Battle of Sankelmark and Oeversee

Author: Niels SimonsenLicense:PD
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Vormarsch der preußischen Infanterie

Vormarsch der preußischen Infanterie

Author: LambiotteLicense:PD
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Historical Overview

Strategic Danish retreat from their main defensive line due to threat of encirclement.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Strategic German victory.

Prussia & Austria

  • Commander: Friedrich v. Wrangel
  • Strength: ca. 60.000
  • Casualties: 0

Kingdom of Denmark

  • Commander: de Meza
  • Strength: ca. 35.000
  • Casualties: 0

Strategic Context

Abandoning historical fortifications before Prussian superiority.

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