Battle of Hedestad

Battle of Hedestad was the largest battle during Second September Uprising. It was fought between forces of Govish rebels and army of Denmark-Norway. Thanks to victory of Govish forces, Danish king has been forced to accept independence of Goverland. Battle took place 4th March 1814 on fields nearby Hedestad. After defeat in Battle of Chorrol, rest of Danes supported by allied France had to retreat from territories of West Goverland, because they were pursued by Govish army. Finally Danes and Goves met on fields of Hedestad, near coast of Andrews Bay. Danish army has been surprised by Govish forces. Danes were forced to retreat towards the sea. Finally they were surrounded and vanquished, despite their forces was twice larger.