BATTLE // February 2, 1864
Battle of Mysunde
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Overview
The Battle of Mysunde on 2 February 1864 was the first battle between the Prusso-Austrian allied army and the Danish army in the Second Schleswig War. The Prussian vanguard force of 10,000 men attempted to break through and outflank the Danish defenses at the Danevirke, but were repulsed by the fortification garrison and two battalions of the Danish army.
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Forces & casualties
Troop strength
- Denmark2,500medium
- Prussia10,000medium
Prussia fielded a 4.0 : 1 numerical advantage
Casualties
- Royaume de Prusse199medium
- Royaume du Danemark141medium
Commanders (2)
Denmark
Georg Gerlachgeneral
Prussia
- Prince Friedrich Karl
general
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