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Battle of Vejle

1864 in Denmark1864 in GermanyBattles involving AustriaBattles involving DenmarkBattles of the Second Schleswig War
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The Battle of Vejle was a battle of the Second Schleswig War that occurred on March 8, 1864, between the Austrian Empire and Denmark on the town of Vejle. The Austrian victory at the battle opened the way for the Evacuation of Fredericia and the Battle of Jasmund as well as solidifying Ludwig von Gablenz's military career.

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Grejsdalsvej, Vejle Grejsdal

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