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 '''1848'''
-In 1848 Denmark went to war with Prussia.  It became a very current matter of who should be enlisted.  On September 23, 1848 it was decreed that the previously non+obligated portion of the male population would be enrolled.  It was also decided that all those born in the years 1823 1825, should the session.
+In 1848 Denmark went to war with Prussia.  It became a very current matter of who should be enlisted.  On September 23, 1848 it was decreed that the previously non-obligated portion of the male population would be enrolled.  It was also decided that all those born in the years 1823-1825, should be called to serve.  A few months later, on February 12, 1849, the law instituting the general military obligation went into effect.  At the same time, all males born in 1826 were called to duty.  Priests and schoolteachers were still exempted.  The last exempts were eliminated with the military obligation law of June 8, 1912.
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+Who had a military obligation (Væernepligtige)?
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+Following are two tables showing who had a military obligation.  The tables are far from being all inclusive, as there were many exceptions, especially before 1829 and also many   uncertainities about the rules.
 ===The Registration Process===