BATTLE // April 23, 1849
Battle of Kolding
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Overview
The Battle of Kolding was a battle during the First Schleswig War fought between a Prussian army under Eduard von Bonin and a Danish army under Frederik Rubeck Bülow in Kolding, Denmark on 23 April 1849. The Prussians were victorious and the Danish army was forced to retreat towards Vejle and Fredericia.
Overview adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Forces & casualties
Troop strength
- Prussia14,000medium
- Denmark16,500medium
Denmark fielded a 1.2 : 1 numerical advantage
Casualties
- Schleswig-Holstein265medium
- Dänemark145–393medium
Commanders (6)
Denmark
Olaf Ryemajor general
Prussia
Eduard von BoninGeneral of the Infantry
Eduard von FranseckyGeneral of the Infantry
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