"Give me a quick history lesson (denmark late 17th century" Topic
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22 Oct 2015 4:51 p.m. PST
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Gunfreak  | 22 Oct 2015 11:26 a.m. PST |
I should know this as a Norwegian, with large parts of my ansestory from Denmark(traced back to a groups of Thompsons living aroud Odense in the late 17th century) But I know little, I know Denmark supplied quite a few troops for the grand alliance during the spanish sucession. But what did they do during the other wars of the sun king? The only thing I know is they stopped useing the pike quite a bit earlier then most other countires. |
| clibinarium | 22 Oct 2015 11:42 a.m. PST |
Quite a few Danish regiments were in the service of William of Orange, and served in Ireland and the continent.
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| Gunfreak | 22 Oct 2015 11:52 a.m. PST |
Did any danes take part in any major battle during the NYW? |
| clibinarium | 22 Oct 2015 12:03 p.m. PST |
I think so, I seem to remember some being at Neerwinden in 1693. I imagine that once they left Ireland they fought in Flanders for the rest of the war, but I'll have to check. |
| Oh Bugger | 23 Oct 2015 5:51 a.m. PST |
Danish troops were often in mercenary service and were highly rated in terms of morale, discipline and using the most modern methods. No pikes as they emphasized firepower. |
| FreddBloggs | 27 Dec 2015 8:39 a.m. PST |
They were also heavily involved in the Great Northern War. |
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