Battle of Sankelmark

Battle of Sankelmark
Part of the Second War of Schleswig

Die Schlacht bei Oeversee am 6. Februar 1864 by Fritz L' Allemand
Date6 February 1864
Location
Result See aftermath
Belligerents
 Austria  Denmark
Commanders and leaders
Ludwig von Gablenz Peter F. Steinmann
Max Müller
Strength
2 brigades including artillery 7th Brigade
Casualties and losses

95 killed
311 wounded
27 missing

Total: 433 killed, wounded or missing

53 killed
157 wounded
553 captured

Total: 763 killed, wounded or captured

The Battle of Sankelmark (or Battle of Oeversee) was a minor battle during the Second Schleswig War. It took place on 6 February 1864 between Sankelmark and Oeversee, on the road between Schleswig and Flensburg, during the Danish retreat from Dannevirke.