Battle of Sankelmark 1864
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 5 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 | 54.7175, 9.4439 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Sankelmark (or Battle of Oeversee) was a minor battle during the Second Schleswig War. It took place on 6 February 1864 between Sankelmark and Oeversee, on the road between Schleswig and Flensburg, during the Danish retreat from the Danevirke.
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