First Schleswig War

March 24, 1848 – May 8, 1851 · Duchy of Schleswig

Result Danish victory

Denmark fought Schleswig-Holstein rebels supported by Prussia and other German states over the duchies of Schleswig and Holstein. Denmark kept the duchies after the great powers intervened.

German Confederation

Denmark

Other

Strength and losses

Casualties
8,309

Kingdom of Prussia Killed c. 2,500

Casualties
8,695

Denmark Killed c. 3,500

Killed
c. 6,000

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