Skirmish of Oversø

The Skirmish of Oversø near Flensburg (now part of Germany) was a German victory of the Danish forces in the struggle for Schleswig-Holstein. The Germans forces included contingents from the Kingdom of Hanover and Duchy of Mecklenburg.[1]

Skirmish of Oversø
Date24 April 1848
Location
near Flensburg, Southern Schleswig
Result German victory
Belligerents
 Hanover
 Mecklenburg-Schwerin		  Denmark
Commanders and leaders
Hugh Halkett
Ulrich von der Horst		 Theodor Faaborg
Frederik Hammer
Strength
10,000 2 jagers corps
5 dragoon regiments
2 guns
Casualties and losses
minimal 4 killed
26 wounded

References
  1. Kampen ved Oversø 24. april 1848

Bibliography

Johs. Nielsen, Treårskrigen 1848-1851 1993 ISBN 87-89022-03-3

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