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Battle of Sankelmark

1864 Schleswig Nachhutgefecht

Battle of Sankelmark and Oeversee

Battle of Sankelmark and Oeversee

Author: unbekannter Holzschneider aus Kopenhagen (1864)License:PD
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This is a study for Bache's 1887 painting of Müller.

This is a study for Bache's 1887 painting of Müller.

Author: Otto BacheLicense:PD
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The fighting at Sankelmark lake was a rearguard action by the Danish army, withdrawing from Dannevirke in Schleswig.

The fighting at Sankelmark lake was a rearguard action by the Danish army, withdrawing from Dannevirke in Schleswig.

Author: Otto BacheLicense:PD
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The attack of the Liechtenstein hussars during the skirmish at Sankelmark.

The attack of the Liechtenstein hussars during the skirmish at Sankelmark.

Author: Otto BacheLicense:PD
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Denkmal der gefallenen Soldaten der Schlacht bei Oeversee

Denkmal der gefallenen Soldaten der Schlacht bei Oeversee

Author: EcktownLicense:CC-BY-SA-4.0
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The fighting at Sankelmark in February 1864

The fighting at Sankelmark in February 1864

Author: Niels SimonsenLicense:PD
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German:  Die Schlacht bei Oeversee am 6. Februar 1864 title QS:P1476,de:"Die Schlacht bei Oeversee am 6. Februar 1864 "label QS:Lde,"Die Schlacht bei Oeversee am 6. Februar 1864 "

German: Die Schlacht bei Oeversee am 6. Februar 1864 title QS:P1476,de:"Die Schlacht bei Oeversee am 6. Februar 1864 "label QS:Lde,"Die Schlacht bei Oeversee am 6. Februar 1864 "

Author: Fritz AllemandLicense:PD
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First (Danish) Infantery Regiment in a fight with Regiment "Martini". Contemporary illustration of the 1864 German-Danish War.

First (Danish) Infantery Regiment in a fight with Regiment "Martini". Contemporary illustration of the 1864 German-Danish War.

Author: This book is a compilation of illustrations by 18 different artists, but next to none of the individual images are accompanied by the name of its author. A very large proportion of these images were originally printed in 1864 editions of Illustreret Tidende. Because of its age and date of publication, the author of this illustration must have died more than 70 years ago, and this image is consequently in the Public Domain.License:PD
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Gedenkstein für Gefallene der Schlacht bei Oeversee auf dem Alten Friedhof in Flensburg

Gedenkstein für Gefallene der Schlacht bei Oeversee auf dem Alten Friedhof in Flensburg

Author: Shaun92License:CC-BY-SA-4.0
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Kampen ved Sankelmark i 1864

Kampen ved Sankelmark i 1864

Author: Niels Simonsen (10.12.1807-11.12.1885), dansk malerLicense:PD
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Plaque of the general Max Müller (1808-1884) in Kastellet in Copenhagen. He leaded the Danish forces during the Battle of Sankelmark at 6 February 1864.

Plaque of the general Max Müller (1808-1884) in Kastellet in Copenhagen. He leaded the Danish forces during the Battle of Sankelmark at 6 February 1864.

Author: Leif JørgensenLicense:CC-BY-SA-4.0
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Battle of Sankelmark and Oeversee

Battle of Sankelmark and Oeversee

Author: Niels SimonsenLicense:PD
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Grabkreuz eines zufälligen Opfers der Schlacht von Oeversee 1864 auf dem Oeverseer Friedhof

Grabkreuz eines zufälligen Opfers der Schlacht von Oeversee 1864 auf dem Oeverseer Friedhof

Author: AgneteLicense:CC-BY-SA-4.0
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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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Historical Overview

Bloody rearguard action; Austrian troops defeated the Danish cover force.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Austrian victory.

Archduchy of Austria

  • Commander: Ludwig v. Gablenz
  • Strength: ca. 5.000
  • Casualties: ca. 450

Kingdom of Denmark

  • Commander: Max Müller
  • Strength: ca. 3.000
  • Casualties: ca. 800

Strategic Context

Covering the Danish retreat to the north by the 7th Brigade.

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