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The War in Denmark: fortifications of Fredericia - Schleswig Bastion and Princess's Bastion, 1864. Creator: Unknown
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The War in Denmark: fortifications of Fredericia - Schleswig Bastion and Princess's Bastion, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The War in Denmark: fortifications of Fredericia - Schleswig Bastion and Princess's Bastion, 1864. Engraving from a sketch '...by our Special Artist, lately with the allied Prussian and Austrian armies in Schleswig. He visited Fredericia, in Jutland, soon after it was abandoned by the Danish garrison. The fortifications of that town...are now being rapidly demolished; a number of the Danish inhabitants being compelled by their stern conquerors to take part in this work...The Engraving represents the Schleswig Bastion and the Princess's Bastion, which defend the western entrance of the town, at Kolding Gate. It was thought that the massive earthworks by which Fredericia was girded about would have resisted all the efforts of the Prussian and Austrian artillery for an indefinite time. The Danish commander of the fortress, General Sunding, was confident of his power to hold it against any besieging force; but its abandonment has been directed, perhaps, rather by political than by military counsels'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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**The War in Denmark: Fortifications of Fredericia**
This striking print captures a pivotal moment in history - the war-torn fortifications of Fredericia, Denmark's western stronghold. In June 1864, Prussian and Austrian forces besieged the town, forcing its abandonment by Danish General Sunding. The engraving depicts two bastions that defended the city's entrance: Schleswig Bastion and Princess' Bastion at Kolding Gate.
The massive earthworks surrounding Fredericia were thought to be impregnable against artillery fire, but their surrender was likely influenced more by political than military considerations. This photograph print offers a glimpse into the tumultuous events of 1864, when Denmark's borders were tested in the face of Prussian and Austrian aggression.
**Credit:** Unknown / Heritage Images
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