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Battle of Lundby

1864 • Jütland Feldschlacht
A illustration of the Battle of Lundby by Captain F. C. Schiøtt

A illustration of the Battle of Lundby by Captain F. C. Schiøtt

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Skitse over området syd for Lundby, hvor kampen i 1864 fandt sted. Sketch of the area south of Lundby, where the affair took place in 1864.

Skitse over området syd for Lundby, hvor kampen i 1864 fandt sted. Sketch of the area south of Lundby, where the affair took place in 1864.

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Historical Overview

The Battle of Lundby took place south of Lundby in northeast Himmerland on 3 July 1864 in the Second Schleswig War. A Danish company of the First Regiment tried a head-on bayonet charge down a long hillside towards a Prussian company, but was stopped 20 meters in front of the earth dike that the Prussians lay in cover behind. It was the last battle of the Second Schleswig War, and resulted in great Danish losses.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Prussian victory.

Kingdom of Prussia

  • Commander: Major v. Fuchs
  • Strength: ca. 250
  • Casualties: 3

Kingdom of Denmark

  • Commander: Oberstlt. Beck
  • Strength: ca. 160
  • Casualties: ca. 100

Strategic Context

Final Danish offensive effort in Jutland.

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