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In hindsight, the Danish War of 1864 was more than a military defeat for Denmark; it was a catalyst for a cultural and national identity reassessment in the years that followed. The futility of standing against powerful alliances prompted Denmark to focus on resilience, cultural pride, and democratic ideals rather than military endeavors.
As Denmark began to heal from its wounds, the memory of the war lingered for generations, shaping its collective consciousness. Simultaneously, Bismarck’s empire, created through calculated warfare, would eventually confront its downfall in the cataclysm of World War I.