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Battle of Dybbøl
- When
- 18 April 1864
- Where
- Dybbøl redoubts
Prussian forces stormed Danish redoubts at Dybbøl on 18 April 1864 after a siege beginning in April, resulting in significant Danish casualties.
The battle occurred on the morning of 18 April 1864, following a siege that began on 2 April. Prussian troops moved into positions at 02:00. Danish losses included 808 dead, 909 wounded, 2,872 captured, and 215 missing. Prussian casualties totaled 1,201, including 263 deaths. The Dybbøl Mill was destroyed during this engagement.
Sources
- Battle of Dybbøl Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
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