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Siege of Fredericia
- When
- 9 May to 6 July 1849
- Where
- Fredericia, Denmark
Schleswig-Holstein forces besieged Fredericia in May 1849, constructing redoubts to bombard the town and defend against Danish sorties.
General Eduard von Bonin led the siege, which began on 9 May. The besiegers built four redoubts to cover their positions and bombard the town. These fortifications were designed to prevent a Danish sally, setting the conditions for the eventual battle.
Sources
- Battle of Fredericia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
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