On April 9, 1848, Danish troops led by General Hedemann defeated the Schleswig-Holstein rebels near Flensburg. This victory set the stage for Denmark’s early upper hand in the conflict. It marked the first significant clash of the First Schleswig WarThe First Schleswig WarThe First Schleswig War was a conflict between Denmark and the German Confederation, mainly involving the Duchies of Schleswig and Holstein, with backing from various German states. The war stemmed….



