Battle for Königshügel

Overview

The Battle of Königshügel, also known as the Battle of Ober-Selk fought on 3 February 1864, was a battle in the Second Schleswig War where Austrian Major General Gondrecourt and his infantry brigade succeeded in occupying the area in front of the Danevirke near Ober-Selk and taking the strategically important village of Königshügel.

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Significance

The Battle of Königshügel, fought on 3 February 1864, resulted in Austrian forces under Major General Gondrecourt occupying the area in front of the Danevirke and seizing the strategically important village of Königshügel near Ober-Selk. The Danevirke was the principal Danish defensive line in Schleswig, and Austrian control of ground directly in front of it represented direct pressure on that position during the opening phase of the Second Schleswig War. Austrian forces engaged with roughly 4,500 troops against a Danish force of approximately 1,000, sustaining around 302 casualties while Danish losses ranged between 124 and 201. The seizure of Königshügel advanced the Austro-Prussian effort to breach or outflank Danish frontier defenses in Schleswig.

Forces & casualties

Commanders (4)