Did Denmark learn from the 1801 attack before the British returned in 1807?
Short answerNot enough. The 1807 defences still showed inadequate preparation and organization.
NotesThe answer is blunt: Denmark was not adequately prepared in 1807 either. Effective defence required fortifications, trained reserves, and a clear plan for manning ships. Military engineers should have prepared the capital's works, while a registered reserve would have identified the sailors needed to crew warships. The second attack shows that Denmark-Norway had failed to turn the painful lessons of 1801 into a resilient defence system.