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.

The battle between German and Danish took place near the town on April 23 1849 during the First War of Schleswig.