Evacuation of the Dannevirke

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Vormarsch der preußischen Infanterie
Historical Overview
Strategic Danish retreat from their main defensive line due to threat of encirclement.
Quick Facts
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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