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Evacuation of the Dannevirke

1864 Schleswig Rückzug

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

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

Author: Erik HenningsenLicense:PD
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Fotografi af preussisk batteri ved Arnæs ved Slien den 6. februar 1864

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

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

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

Author: GeneralstabenLicense:PD
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Kortskitse over retræten fra Dannevirke - situationen 7. februar kl. 07ː30

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

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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.

Author: Otto BacheLicense:PD
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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.

Author: Otto BacheLicense:PD
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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.

Author: Otto BacheLicense:PD
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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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Vormarsch der preußischen Infanterie

Vormarsch der preußischen Infanterie

Author: LambiotteLicense:PD
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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

Outcome:Strategic German victory.

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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