Battle of Vejle
The Battle of Vejle was a battle of the Second Schleswig War that occurred on March 8, 1864, between the Austrian Empire and Denmark on the town of Vejle. The Austrian victory at the battle opened the way for the Evacuation of Fredericia and the Battle of Jasmund as well as solidifying Ludwig von Gablenz's military career.
| Battle of Vejle | |||||||
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| Part of the Second Schleswig War | |||||||
Austrian troops lining up on Vejle market square, probably for a field service. | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Austria | Denmark | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Ludwig von Gablenz | Cai Hegermann-Lindencrone | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 4,000 Infantry | 7,000 Infantry | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| 92 killed | 167 killed and wounded, 150 captured | ||||||
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