Battle of Mysunde (1864) 1864
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 2 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 | 54.5195, 9.7204 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Mysunde on 2 February 1864 was the first battle between the Prusso-Austrian allied army and the Danish army in the Second Schleswig War. The Prussian vanguard force of 10,000 men attempted to break through and outflank the Danish defenses at the Danevirke, but were repulsed by the fortification garrison and two battalions of the Danish army.
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