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Hans Svaning's History of King Hans from 1558 to 1559 and Johan Rantzau's History about the Last Dithmarschen War, from 1569, record the further fate of the Danish hoffuitbanner: According to the tradition, the original flag from the Battle of Lindanise was used in the small campaign of 1500, when King Hans tried to conquer Dithmarschen (in ...
The war became a disaster for two reasons: Primarily, because Denmark's new powerful ally, the Netherlands, remained neutral as Denmark was the aggressor and Sweden the defender. Secondly, the Belts froze over in a rare occurrence during the winter of 1657–1658, allowing Charles X Gustav of Sweden to lead his armies across the ice to invade ...
Royal flag with the middle coat of arms of Denmark-Norway 1948–2000: Royal Standard of Queen Ingrid, The Queen Mother: 1972–2002: The Flag of Prince Henrik of Denmark: Royal flag with the arms of Prince Henrik. 2002–2018: The Flag of Prince Henrik of Denmark: Royal flag with the arms of Prince Henrik, with a prince's crown replaced by the ...
Flag of Denmark reportedly fell down Expedition to Frisia [4] 1252 Death of Abel: Murder of Erik V: 1286 Death of Erik: Rebellion against Christopher II of Denmark [5] 1326 Christopher II of Denmark deposed Reunification of Denmark: 1340-1360 Valdemar IV buys Denmark Danish-Hanseatic War (1361-1370) 1361-1370
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.
Then, a red flag with a white cross fell from the sky, and gave the Danes the victory. [4] This account builds on two different versions from the early 16th century, both based on an even older source. According to legend, Denmark received its national flag, the Dannebrog, during the battle.
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.
A knight (Jan I van Brabant) flying a heraldic flag in battle, in addition to the heraldic device displayed on his shield (Codex Manesse, c. 1304). A war ensign, also known as a military flag, battle flag, or standard, [1] is a variant of a national flag for use by a country's military forces when on land.