This detailed study of Norwegian volunteer soldiers who fought in the Danish wars of 1848-50 and 1864 sheds new light on this little-known chapter of Scandinavian history. Anker's work includes detailed biographical information on the volunteers, as well as an analysis of their motivations for joining the Danish army. The book also provides a broader historical context for these wars, examining the political and social factors that led to the conflicts...
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