Battle for Königshügel 1864
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 3 February 1864 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1864 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Germany | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Second Schleswig War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 54.4773, 9.5638 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Königshügel (Danish: Kampene ved Kongshøj), also known as the Battle of Ober-Selk fought on 3 February 1864, was a battle in the Second Schleswig War where Austrian Major General Gondrecourt and his infantry brigade succeeded in occupying the area in front of the Danevirke near Ober-Selk (Danish: Øvre Selk) and taking the strategically important village of Königshügel (Danish: Kongshøj).
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