Huéscar-Danish War

The Huéscar-Danish War was a bloodless conflict between Huéscar and Denmark.[1]

Huéscar-Danish War
Part of the Peninsular War
Date1809 - 1981
Location
Huéscar
Result

Mostly a Danish Victory

Peace Treaty
Belligerents
 Denmark Huéscar
Commanders and leaders
Frederick VI, Christian VIII, Frederick VII, Christian IX and many more Carlos Miguel Fitz-James Stuart, 14th Duke of Alba and many more
Strength
Entire Danish Military 8 municipal guards

Beginning

When Spain was signing the treaty with France, it agreed to follow the same military policy with respect to Great Britain.[1] But when everything was going well, Spain sent 13,000 soldiers to Denmark to make sure that France and Napoleon didn't take it. The people of Huéscar did not really have the means to wage war against an entire country, with only 8 municipal guards.[2]

The "War"

The town of Huéscar was not supportive of Denmark. The Supreme Council of Spain was aware of this situation already in 1809 and its position was clear: it immediately cut off all relations with Denmark. This news reached the town council of Huéscar, which, without hesitation, decided to declare war on the whole country.[1] The war eventually lasted 172 years, and no soldiers were wounded or died.

End

The war was forgotten about until a local historian found the declaration of war. The leader of Huéscar shook hands with the leader of Denmark in 1981. (War seen as a Danish victory) [2][3] During that time, Danes dressed up as Vikings and had a meat meal.[4]

References
  1. "The Spanish town that was two centuries at war with Denmark". Fascinating Spain. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  2. Schoppert, Stephanie (2017-02-27). "In 1981, this 172-Year War between Denmark and a Spanish Town Ended". History Collection. Retrieved 2023-08-17.
  3. "Extra! Extra! Huescar makes peace with Denmark! - UPI Archives". UPI.
  4. "The Longest War". Costa Tropical Gazette News. 2021-11-07. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
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