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Battle of Hühnerwasser

1866 • Böhmen Scharmützel
First skirmishes between the cities of Mnichovo Hradiště and Kuřívody (present-day Ralsko) during the early stages of Austro-Prussian War. An illustration to book Válka z roku 1866 v Čechách, její vznik, děje a následky (1866 War in Bohemia - its origins, events and consequences) by Servác Heller (1845 - 1922)

First skirmishes between the cities of Mnichovo Hradiště and Kuřívody (present-day Ralsko) during the early stages of Austro-Prussian War. An illustration to book Válka z roku 1866 v Čechách, její vznik, děje a následky (1866 War in Bohemia - its origins, events and consequences) by Servác Heller (1845 - 1922)

Author: Hugo Schüllinger (1856 – 1919)License:PD
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Battle of Hühnerwasser - forest fighting, 26 June 1866

Battle of Hühnerwasser - forest fighting, 26 June 1866

Author: Ludwig BurgerLicense:PD
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Tabule č.2 z naučné stezky Prusko-rakouské války 1866 v obci Kuřívody

Tabule č.2 z naučné stezky Prusko-rakouské války 1866 v obci Kuřívody

Author: ZákupákLicense:PD
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Leopold Count Gondrecourt, teacher of Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria

Leopold Count Gondrecourt, teacher of Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria

Author: Fotograf Ludwig Angerer, WienLicense:PD
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Eberhard Herwarth von Bittenfeld (* 4. September 1796; † 2. September 1884), preußischer Generalfeldmarschall.

Eberhard Herwarth von Bittenfeld (* 4. September 1796; † 2. September 1884), preußischer Generalfeldmarschall.

Author: Peter JanssenLicense:PD
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The cavalry battle of Hühnerwasser (Kuřívody), 1866

The cavalry battle of Hühnerwasser (Kuřívody), 1866

Author: Otto FikentscherLicense:PD
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Historical Overview

First encounter of the Prussian Army of the Elbe with Austrian forces.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Prussian victory.

Kingdom of Prussia

  • Commander: Herwarth v. Bittenfeld
  • Strength: ca. 3.000
  • Casualties: gering

Archduchy of Austria

  • Commander: Graf Leiningen
  • Strength: ca. 2.000
  • Casualties: ca. 100

Strategic Context

Prussian advance across the border into Bohemia.

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