He declares war on Hungary. Elections are held in Belgium with moderate liberals winning. Early in June the Prussian government announces plans to recall their troops out of the Jutland. On June 17th Prague is captured by Windischgratz, for the Habsburgs. On June 21 the French government passes another unfavored decree and the following day barricades go up in protest.
Violence breaks out.
As a result of the fighting many clubs are closed and press laws reinstalled. On August 26 the Prussian government signed an armistice with Denmark at Malmo. On the 7th the Austrian Constituent Assembly abolishes feudal tenure, thus winning the support of the majority of the peasantry. On the 11th Croatian troops cross the Drave river in their attack on Budapest. Hungary appeals to Vienna for help but the Austrian Constituent Assembly chooses to support the Croatian invasion, sending troops to help them instead of Hungary.