Charles of Lorraine Biography and Timeline — Page 2

Austrian Infantry Defends Heights

Charles of Lorraine’s infantry fought to retain its advantageous ground.

Role range: 1740-1748

Austrian Surprise Plan Unravels

The intended Austrian surprise attack failed to produce a decisive advantage.

Role range: 1740-1748

Austrian Resistance Weakens

Charles of Lorraine’s army struggled to withstand continued Prussian attacks.

Role range: 1740-1748

Austrian Army Suffers Greater Losses

Charles of Lorraine’s defeated army suffered heavy casualties and losses of prisoners.

Role range: 1740-1748

Austrian Artillery Is Lost

Austrian troops abandoned or lost artillery pieces during the defeat.

Role range: 1740-1748

Austrian Offensive Falls Short

Charles of Lorraine failed to achieve the destruction of the Prussian army near Soor.

Role range: 1740-1748

Austrian Troops Join Allied Battle

Austrian formations served under Charles of Lorraine as part of the combined allied force.

Role range: 1740-1748

Battle of Rocourt

Defeated by Marshal Saxe

Role range: 1740-1748

Allied Command Positions Army

Charles of Lorraine and other allied commanders deployed forces near the villages around Rocourt.

Role range: 1740-1748

Commander of Army

Appointed Commander of the Austrian Army

Commander of Army

Appointed Commander of the Austrian Army at the beginning of the war by Maria Thresea

Role range: 1756-1763

Battle of Breslau

Helps defeat & capture August Wilhelm of Brunswick

Role range: 1756-1763

Battle of Leuthen

Charles' Army is destroyed by the Prussians under Frederick the Great

Role range: 1756-1763

Battle of Leuthen

Prussian victory at Leuthen ensures Prussian control of Silesia and Breslau during the Third Silesian War (part of the Seven Years' War)

Role range: 1756-1763

Military Adviser

Appointed Military Adviser at Court

Military Adviser

Appointed Military Adviser at Court

Role range: 1756-1763

Austrians Advance Into Silesia

Charles of Lorraine led Austrian forces into Silesia during the autumn campaign of 1757.

Role range: 1756-1763

Austrian Command Surveys Prussian Line

Austrian commanders assessed the Prussian defensive position ahead of the battle.

Role range: 1756-1763

Prussian Artillery Covers Approaches

Prussian guns helped protect the defensive line as Austrian forces closed in.

Role range: 1756-1763

Fighting Develops Along Lohe

The engagement took place on ground near the Lohe River outside Breslau.

Role range: 1756-1763

Austrian Artillery Supports Advance

Austrian batteries fired to assist attacks on the Prussian defensive positions.

Role range: 1756-1763

Prussian Guns Answer Austrian Fire

Prussian artillery engaged Austrian forces during the battle outside Breslau.

Role range: 1756-1763

Cavalry Participates In Breslau Fighting

Mounted units served alongside infantry and artillery during the struggle for Breslau.

Role range: 1756-1763

Austrian Flank Threatens Prussian Line

Austrian manoeuvres increased the pressure on portions of the Prussian defensive arrangement.

Role range: 1756-1763

Austrian Army Also Takes Losses

Charles of Lorraine’s victory was accompanied by substantial Austrian casualties.

Role range: 1756-1763

Breslau Falls To Austrian Forces

Breslau capitulated to Austrian forces after the defeat of the Prussian field army.

Role range: 1756-1763

Austrian Success Threatens Prussian Silesia

The victory temporarily restored Austrian control over an important Silesian city.

Role range: 1756-1763

Prussians Retake Breslau In December

Prussian forces recaptured Breslau later in December after a separate siege of the Austrian garrison.

Role range: 1756-1763

Teutonic Order

Appointed Grand Master of the Teutonic Order