Battle of Dybbøl (1848)

The First Battle of Dybbøl was the first of three battles of the First War of Schleswig to be fought at Dybbøl between the Danish army and forces of Prussia and other German states.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

Not to be confused with the Battle of Dybbøl, fought in 1864.
Battle of Dybbøl (1848)
Part of First Schleswig War
Date5 June 1848
Location
Dybbøl, near Sønderborg, Southern Jutland, Denmark
Result Danish victory
Belligerents
 Prussia  Denmark
Commanders and leaders
Friedrich von Wrangel Hans Hedemann
Strength
20,000 14,000
Casualties and losses
337 killed & wounded 230 killed & wounded

References
  1. Bjerg/Frantzen (2005), page 280
  2. Bjerg/Frantzen (2005), page 281
  3. Bjerg/Frantzen (2005), page 282
  4. Bjerg/Frantzen (2005), page 283
  5. Bjerg/Frantzen (2005), page 284
  6. Bjerg/Frantzen (2005), page 285

Bibliography
  • Johs. Nielsen, Treårskrigen 1848-1851 1993 ISBN 87-89022-03-3
  • Hans Christian Bjerg; Ole L. Frantzen (2005). Danmark i krig. Gyldendals Bogklubber/Politikens Forlag. ISBN 87-03-00990-4.

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