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The Battle of Anholt (March 27, 1811) proved a decisive British victory and led to many Danish casualties. A monument for the battle is located in Anholt village.
[edit] Strategic background to the battle
Anholt is a Danish island in the Kattegat. Historically, the island was part of the parish of Morup in the province of Halland and consequently a part of the eastern Danish Scanian lands, remaining Danish even when Halland was ceded to Sweden.
From 1808 to 1814, Anholt was occupied by the British who sought to restore the function of the lighthouse to aid their navigation. During the Gunboat War, Denmark attempted to retake the island by force.
[edit] Naval tactical background
[edit] Falsen's Battle Plan
[edit] British Battle Plan
[edit] Battle
[edit] Consequences
[edit] See also
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