The Danish-German War

The Danish-German War, fought from 1864 to 1865, arose from tensions over the duchies of Schleswig and Holstein, which were claimed by both Denmark and German confederation states. Denmark aimed to incorporate these territories fully, causing outrage in Germany. Prussia and Austria allied against Denmark, leading to a swift defeat for the Danish forces. The war resulted in the Treaty of Vienna, which ceded Schleswig and Holstein to Prussia and Austria, respectively. This conflict set the stage for escalating tensions that would ultimately contribute to the unification of Germany and future wars in the region.