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 Danish forces had to retreat from territories of West Goverland, because they were pursued by Govish army, allied with United Kingdom and Sweden. 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 were almost twice larger.