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The War in Denmark: Repulse of the Prussians on March 28, viewed from the Danish Redoubts..., 1864. Creator: Unknown
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The War in Denmark: Repulse of the Prussians on March 28, viewed from the Danish Redoubts..., 1864. Creator: Unknown
The War in Denmark: Repulse of the Prussians on March 28, viewed from the Danish Redoubts, 1864. 'We have engraved this week a sketch by one of our own countrymen..., taken from one of the Danish redoubts. The foreground is filled up with a breastwork, a group of soldiers, and a mounted field-piece. The prospect is towards the Avnbierg or Ruhenberg hill on the left, the villages of West and East Duppel in the centre, and the Buffel Koppel wood farther off on the right...the masses of Prussian infantry...were broken and dispersed by the fire of Danish guns at once from the redoubts before them and from the war-steamer Rolf Krake, on their right flank. Beyond the gently swelling ground to the left are the waters of the inlet called the Venningbund, and in the extreme distance we perceive the twin steeples of Broacker Church...The small hamlet of East Duppel, which lies in the middle, having been destroyed some days before, when the Prussians first occupied the Ruhenberg, could not afford them any shelter. They had formed their columns at three o'clock that morning in the village of West Duppel, which was subsequently set on fire by the Danish shells, and which is seen burning'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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**The War in Denmark: A Turning Point**
This dramatic print captures a pivotal moment on March 28, 1864, as Danish forces repulse the Prussian army's advance. The scene is viewed from the safety of Danish redoubts, where soldiers are positioned behind breastworks and artillery pieces. In the foreground, troops crouch low to avoid enemy fire while others stand ready to respond with cannonballs.
To the left lies Ruhenberg hill, its gentle slope giving way to the Venningbund inlet in the distance. The twin steeples of Broacker Church rise up on the horizon, a beacon of hope amidst chaos. In the center, once-thriving villages like West and East Duppel now lie scorched by Danish shells.
The Prussian army's columns formed at dawn that morning in West Duppel, but their occupation was short-lived as they were met with fierce resistance from Danish forces. The village of East Duppel had been destroyed days prior, leaving no shelter for the invaders. As night falls on this fateful day, the outcome is far from certain – yet one thing is clear: Denmark will not go down without a fight.
This powerful image serves as testament to the bravery and resilience of Danish soldiers in the face of overwhelming odds. The War in Denmark may have been overshadowed by larger conflicts elsewhere, but its significance cannot be overstated. This print stands as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the unwavering spirit that drives nations forward even in times of turmoil.
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