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Battle of Chotusitz

1742 • Böhmen Feldschlacht
Battle of Chotusitz and Czaslau (Georg Paul Busch, c. 1742) - detail

Battle of Chotusitz and Czaslau (Georg Paul Busch, c. 1742) - detail

Author: Georg Paul BuschLicense:PD
Source
Battle of Chotusitz and Czaslau (Georg Paul Busch, c. 1742)

Battle of Chotusitz and Czaslau (Georg Paul Busch, c. 1742)

Author: Georg Paul BuschLicense:PD
Source
Kittel, Georg Wilhelm: Schlacht bei Chotusitz

Kittel, Georg Wilhelm: Schlacht bei Chotusitz

Author: Reinhard SaczewskiLicense:PD
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Historical Overview

A hard-fought victory for Frederick II, leading to the Treaty of Breslau and Prussia's first exit from the war.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Prussian victory.

Kingdom of Prussia

  • Commander: Friedrich II.
  • Strength: ca. 28.000
  • Casualties: ca. 4.000

Archduchy of Austria

  • Commander: Karl v. Lothringen
  • Strength: ca. 28.000
  • Casualties: ca. 6.300

Strategic Context

Austrian counter-attack to recapture Silesia via Bohemia.

Conflict / War

War of the Austrian Succession

Prussian victory.

Historical Locations

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