Danish-Pomeranian War XXV
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| Date : April 23rd, 1920 - January 1st, 1921 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Location : Denmark | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Status : Finished | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Result : Danish victory; Annexation of Holstein and Hamburg. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Overview
Before the War
April 10th, 1920
The Federation of Pomerania demands Southern Jutland from Denmark.
Denmark has swiftly said "No" to them, and has prepared defenses on their southern border.
April 11th, 1920
The Empire of France announces:
- Support to Denmark in case of war.
April 12th, 1920
Serbia announces support for Denmark in case of war.
April 19th, 1920
The GCP announces it will stand behind Pomerania in case of a war.
April 20th, 1920
The Empire of France sends Denmark:
- 30.000 Springfield rifles.
- 400 Artillery pieces.
- 150.000 Units of rations for army to distribute.
April 23rd, 1920
A border skirmish between Pomerania and Denmark has taken place, Denmark has taken this as an act of declaration of war.
The War
The first battle was the "Battle of Dannevirke", which resulted in a Danish victory. The danes quickly pushed back into Pomerania with the "Flensburg Offensive", continuing their streak of victories.
These victories were majorly won by the use of Char prototype tanks, sent by the French army.