Definition: Rewrite each original sentence in order to make it easier to understand by non-native speakers of English. You can do so by replacing complex words with simpler synonyms (i.e. paraphrasing), deleting unimportant information (i.e. compression), and/or splitting a long complex sentence into several simpler ones. The final simplified sentences need to be grammatical, fluent, and retain the main ideas of their original counterparts without altering their meanings.
Input: 1849 A battle between German and Danish forces took place near the town on April 23 1849 during the First War of Schleswig.

A battle between German and Danish forces was near the town in 1849 during the First War of Schleswig.