BATTLE // May 31, 1849
Skirmish of Århus
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Significance
The Skirmish of Århus, fought a few kilometers north of Aarhus on 31 May 1849, produced a Danish victory that halted the Prussian advance through the Jutland peninsula. By stopping the German Confederation forces under Constantine Alexander of Salm-Salm at Aarhus, the Danish commanders Olaf Rye and Gotthold Møller prevented a deeper Prussian penetration into the Danish mainland at a critical stage of the First Schleswig War.
Forces & casualties
Troop strength
- Prussia16,000medium
- Denmark18,000medium
Denmark fielded a 1.1 : 1 numerical advantage
Commanders (3)
Denmark
Gotthold Møllergeneral
Olaf Ryemajor general
Prussia
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