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Battle of Als

1864 Jütland

Crossing to Alsen - Prussians take Aslen Island by storm

Crossing to Alsen - Prussians take Aslen Island by storm

Author: Wilhelm CamphausenLicense:PD
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Übergang nach Alsen

Übergang nach Alsen

Author: LamiotteLicense:PD
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Übergang nach Alsen

Übergang nach Alsen

Author: LamiotteLicense:PD
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Übergang nach Alsen

Übergang nach Alsen

Author: LamiotteLicense:PD
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Eroberung von Alsen

Eroberung von Alsen

Author: LambiotteLicense:PD
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Hermann Lüders - Prussian troops landing on the Als Island, June 1864

Hermann Lüders - Prussian troops landing on the Als Island, June 1864

Author: Ludwig BurgerLicense:PD
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Karte Alsen 1864

Karte Alsen 1864

Author: Verlag J.J. WeberLicense:PD
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Übergang nach Alsen

Übergang nach Alsen

Author: LamiotteLicense:PD
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Der Übergang der preußischen Truppen nach Alsen

Der Übergang der preußischen Truppen nach Alsen

Author: LamiotteLicense:PD
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Historical Overview

The Battle of Als was fought on 29 June 1864 during the Second Schleswig War between Denmark and Prussia. It was the last major engagement of the war, as the Prussians under General Herwarth von Bittenfeld secured the island of Als – occupied by 9,000 Danish troops, including the garrison of Dybbøl which had retreated there – in a night attack masterminded by the Chief of Staff Leonhard Graf von Blumenthal.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Decisive German victory.

Kingdom of Prussia

  • Commander: Herwarth v. Bittenfeld
  • Strength: ca. 24.000
  • Casualties: ca. 370

Kingdom of Denmark

  • Commander: Steinberg
  • Strength: ca. 9.000
  • Casualties: ca. 3.000

Strategic Context

Conquest of the island of Als after the fall of Dybbøl.

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