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This is a list of wars and war-like conflicts involving the modern Kingdom of Denmark and predecessor states. Danish victory Danish defeat Another result * *e.g. result unknown or indecisive/inconclusive, result of internal conflict inside Denmark, status quo ante bellum, or a treaty or peace without a clear result.
Timeline of the War of 1812 is a chronology of the War of 1812, including a list of battles. Origins. Year Day Theater Occurrence Notes 1803 May 18 prelude Britain ...
After Sweden broke away, Denmark – until 1814 remaining united with Norway – again confronted Sweden in the Northern Seven Years' War (1563–70) and the Kalmar War (1611–13). Denmark was heavily involved in the Thirty Years' War (1618–1648) on the side of the Protestants of the German lands.
Denmark maintained trade with both sides of the war, and was among several neutral countries that exported canned meat to the German army. Danish speculators made fortunes on canned meat products, which were often of mediocre quality, while 275 Danish merchant ships were sunk, and approximately 700 Danish sailors perished during the war.
During World War II, Denmark was occupied by Nazi Germany, but was eventually liberated by British forces of the Allies in 1945, [2] after which it joined the United Nations. In the aftermath of World War II, and with the emergence of the subsequent Cold War, Denmark was quick to join the military alliance of NATO as a founding member in 1949.
War between Denmark-Norway and Sweden start Treaty of Stettin: 1570 Denmark became the supreme and dominating power in Northern Europe, yet failed to restore the Kalmar Union. Discovery of SN 1572: 1572 Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe discovers SN 1572: Founding of Kristianopel: 1603 Founding of Kristianopel: Christian IV's expeditions to Greenland
Denmark–Norway: 1807 1812 Anglo-Russian War (1807–1812) Part of the Napoleonic Wars United Kingdom Russian Empire: 1807 1807 Basi Revolt: Spain: Rebels 1807 1814 Peninsular War Part of the Napoleonic Wars Portugal United Kingdom Spain France: 1807 1818 Mtetwa Empire Expansion: Mthethwa Paramountcy: Other Tribes 1807 1842 New Zealand Musket ...
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