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Battle of Als

When
29 June 1864
Where
Island of Als
Part of
Battle of Als

Prussian forces crossed the Alssund to occupy Als, defeating the Danish garrison. Approximately one-third of the 9,000 Danish troops were killed, wounded, or captured.

The battle occurred on 29 June 1864. Prussian command ordered the crossing of the Alssund to begin the night before. General Herwarth von Bittenfeld led the forces that occupied the island after crossing between Sottrupskov and the Sandbjerg Estate. The Danish garrison, having retreated from Dybbøl, suffered significant losses.

Sources

  1. Battle of Als Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-19
  2. Second Schleswig War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25

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