Historical Events tagged with "Danish"
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Military & Warfare
Prussian Forces Enter Schleswig, Starting Conflict
February 1st, 1864 161 years ago
In February 1864, Prussian forces crossed into Schleswig, marking the start of the Second Schleswig War. This invasion was part of a larger conflict involving Denmark, Prussia, and Austria. The Prussian Army aimed to support the German-speaking population in the duchies of Schleswig and Holstein, which had been under Danish rule. Tensions had been escalating due to Denmark's attempts to integrate the duchies fully, leading to a response from the German Confederation.
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