Danevirke
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The Danevirke or Danework is a system of Danish fortifications in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. This historically important linear defensive earthwork across the neck of the Cimbrian peninsula was init
The Danevirke today
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Reconstruction of the Schlei barrier in Stexwig (Danish: Stegsvig) opposite the peninsula Reesholm (Danish: Rejsholm, also: Palør)
Remains of the eastern wall (Østervolden) close to the city of Eckernförde, protecting the peninsula Schwansen (Danish: Svansø)
Second Schleswig War
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The Second Schleswig War or German-Danish War, also sometimes known as the Dano-Prussian War or Prusso-Danish War, was the second military conflict over the Schleswig–Holstein question of the 19th cen
Danevirke
…later expanded multiple times during Denmark's Viking Age and High Middle Ages. The Danevirke was last used for military purposes in 1864 during the Second War of Schleswig. The Danevirke consists of several walls, trenches and the Schlei Barrier. The walls stretch for 30 km, from the former Viking trade centre of Hedeby…
Battle of Als, 29 June
The Battle of Königshügel
The Battle of Sankelmark
The Battle of Dybbøl