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
During the Second War of Schleswig, the fortifications of the Danevirke were evacuated by the Danish army in 1864. This marked the last military use of the ancient defence structure of the Danevirke, which has remained in German possession ever since.
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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