Charles of Lorraine Biography and Timeline

Birth of Charles of Lorarine

Birth of Charles of Lorarine, son of Duke Leopold & brother of Emperor Francis I

Battle of Chotusitz

Prussian victory over Austria, Charles of Lorraine is defeated by Frederick II

Role range: 1740-1748 – 1740-1786

Austrian Attack Opens Battle

Austrian troops attacked the Prussian position near Chotusitz on the morning of 17 May.

Role range: 1740-1742

Cavalry Clashes On Right

Prussian and Austrian cavalry fought on one flank as the battle unfolded.

Role range: 1740-1742

Austrian Mounted Attack Continues

Austrian cavalry continued its efforts to disrupt the Prussian flanks.

Role range: 1740-1742

Charles Evaluates Battlefield Position

Charles of Lorraine faced the prospect of increasing losses as the engagement continued.

Role range: 1740-1742

Prussians Retain Battlefield

Frederick II’s forces held the field after the Austrian withdrawal.

Role range: 1740-1742

Breslau Settlement Follows Battle

Austria and Prussia reached the preliminary Treaty of Breslau in June 1742 after the campaign.

Role range: 1740-1742

Prussian Army Defends Bohemia

Frederick II held positions in Bohemia as Austrian forces approached during the First Silesian War.

Role range: 1740-1742

Austrian Forces Advance North

Charles of Lorraine led Austrian troops northward toward the Prussian army near Chotusitz.

Role range: 1740-1742

Austrian Army Approaches Chotusitz

Charles of Lorraine brought his troops against the Prussians on 17 May 1742.

Role range: 1740-1742

Prussian Infantry Holds Formation

Prussian battalions maintained organized resistance while Austrian troops pressed the line.

Role range: 1740-1742

Austrian Infantry Pushes Forward

Charles of Lorraine’s infantry advanced toward the Prussian centre during the battle.

Role range: 1740-1742

Austrian Assault Loses Momentum

The Austrian attack weakened as Prussian infantry resisted and reinforcements arrived.

Role range: 1740-1742

Prussian Fire Slows Enemy

Disciplined Prussian infantry fire contributed to halting the Austrian advance.

Role range: 1740-1742

Austrian Army Withdraws From Field

Charles of Lorraine withdrew the Austrian army after failing to defeat the Prussians.

Role range: 1740-1742

Both Armies Suffer Heavy Losses

The engagement caused substantial casualties among both Austrian and Prussian troops.

Role range: 1740-1742

Austrian Command Reassesses Campaign

Charles of Lorraine’s defeat affected Austrian plans for recovering lost territory.

Role range: 1740-1742

Marriage

Maries Maria Theresa's sister, Archduchess Maria Anna of Austria

Governor

Appointed Governor of the Austrian Netherlands

Governor

Appointed Governor General of the Austrian Netherlands

Role range: 1740-1786

Field Marshal

Appointed Field Marshal

Field Marshal

Appointed Field Marshal

Role range: 1740-1748 – 1740-1786

Battle of Hohen-Friedberg

Frederick II the Great surprises & defeats Charles of Lorraines Austrian Army

Role range: 1740-1748

Battle of Soor

Frederick II the Great defeats Charles of Lorraines Austrian Army

Role range: 1740-1748

Prussians Win Battle of Soor

Frederick II defeated Charles of Lorraine near Soor on 30 September 1745.

Role range: 1740-1748

Battle of Hennersdorf

Frederick II the Great defeats Charles of Lorraines Austrian Army

Role range: 1740-1748

Siege of Berlin

Frederick II the Great defeats Charles of Lorraines Austrian Army

Role range: 1740-1748

Battle of Gorlitz

Frederick II the Great defeats Charles of Lorraines Austrian Army

Role range: 1740-1748

Allied Army Enters Silesia

Charles of Lorraine and Saxon allies marched toward Prussian positions during the 1745 campaign.

Role range: 1740-1748

Austrian Command Reacts To Attack

Charles of Lorraine had to reorganize his army as fighting expanded across the battlefield.

Role range: 1740-1748

Prussian Bayreuth Dragoons Attack

The Bayreuth Dragoons carried out a celebrated cavalry charge against the Austrian line.

Role range: 1740-1748

Austrian Troops Start Withdrawal

Charles of Lorraine’s forces began leaving the battlefield as the defeat became apparent.

Role range: 1740-1748

Saxon Allies Withdraw With Austrians

Saxon units withdrew with the Austrian army after the unsuccessful battle.

Role range: 1740-1748

Allied Army Loses Equipment

The retreating Austrian and Saxon armies lost military equipment in the defeat.

Role range: 1740-1748

Austrian Offensive Into Silesia Fails

Charles of Lorraine’s attempted advance into Silesia was checked by the defeat.

Role range: 1740-1748

Austrian Command Withdraws Into Bohemia

Charles of Lorraine led surviving forces away from Silesia after the battle.

Role range: 1740-1748

Austrian Command Plans Surprise

Charles of Lorraine sought to attack the Prussian army near Soor before it could deploy.

Role range: 1740-1748

Austrian Artillery Takes Positions

Charles of Lorraine’s forces placed artillery on high ground above the Prussian camp.

Role range: 1740-1748

Austrian Guns Open Fire

Austrian batteries fired from commanding ground as battle developed on 30 September 1745.

Role range: 1740-1748