Battle of Hohenfriedberg
Hohenfriedeberg, Battle of Hohenfriedeberg, Attack of Prussian Infantry, June 4th, 1745 - shown "Potsdam Giants" Grenadier Guards Batallion (1806: No. 6)
After the Battle of Hohenfriedberg
Ansichtskarte von Günthersdorf, Kreis Schweidnitz Anfang des 19. Jahrhunderts.
Postcard from circa 1910date QS:P,+1910-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,Q5727902 with a photograph of Peter Janssen's mural "Hohenfriedberg, 4. Juni 1745", depicting the Battle of Hohenfriedberg, in the Ruhmeshalle Berlin
This drawing by Menzel shows the Bayreuth Dragoons in their famous charge at the Battle of Hohenfriedberg, on 4th June 1745. This was one of the most celebrated cavalry charges in history, and resulted in the capture of 2,500 Austrians and 66 flags.
The Battle of Hohenfriedeberg on June 4, 1745. Prussian Grenadier battalions beat the Saxon Guard. Carl Röchling. Military History Museum Dresden
Historical Overview
The Battle of Hohenfriedberg or Hohenfriedeberg, also known as the Battle of Striegau was one of Frederick the Great's most admired victories. Frederick's Prussian army decisively defeated an Austro-Saxon army under Prince Charles Alexander of Lorraine on June 4, 1745, during the Second Silesian War – part of the War of the Austrian Succession.
Quick Facts
Kingdom of Prussia
- Commander: Friedrich II.
- Strength: ca. 58.000
- Casualties: ca. 5.000
Austria & Saxony
- Commander: Karl v. Lothringen
- Strength: ca. 58.000
- Casualties: ca. 15.000
Strategic Context
Defending Silesia against a massive Austrian offensive for reconquest.
Conflict / War
War of the Austrian Succession
Historical Locations
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