Battle of Sankelmark

Battle of Sankelmark and Oeversee

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

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

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

Denkmal der gefallenen Soldaten der Schlacht bei Oeversee

The fighting at Sankelmark in February 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 "

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

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

Kampen ved Sankelmark i 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.

Battle of Sankelmark and Oeversee
Grabkreuz eines zufälligen Opfers der Schlacht von Oeversee 1864 auf dem Oeverseer Friedhof

Episode of the retreat from Dannevirke, 5 - 6 February 1864 - Battle of Sankelmark and Oeversee
Historical Overview
The Battle of Sankelmark was a minor battle during the Second Schleswig War. It took place on 6 February 1864 between Sankelmark and Oeversee, on the road between Schleswig and Flensburg, during the Danish retreat from the Danevirke.
Quick Facts
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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