Frederick II the Great Biography and Timeline — Page 2

Rule of Klodzko

Frederick II supports Charles election as Emperor in return for Klodzko

Role range: 1740-1742 – 1740-1786

Invasion of Bohemia

French & Bavarian armies fail to assist Prussia. 1st day of the invasion of Bohemia

Role range: 1740-1742 – 1740-1786

Battle of Chotusitz

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

Role range: 1740-1742 – 1740-1786

Cavalry Clashes On Left

Fighting between mounted units also developed on the opposite side of the field.

Role range: 1740-1742

Chotusitz Village Becomes Battleground

The village of Chotusitz lay amid heavy combat between the opposing armies.

Role range: 1740-1742

Battle Influences Silesian Diplomacy

The Prussian victory strengthened Frederick II’s negotiating position in the First Silesian War.

Role range: 1740-1742

Rule of Silesia

Prussia is awarded Upper & Lower Silesia in the Treaty of Breslau

Role range: 1740-1742 – 1740-1786

Treaty of Breslau

Treaty signed by Frederick & Maria Theresa, Prussia gains upper & lower Silesia. A peace Treaty is signed after Prussian victory over Austria at Chotusitz

Role range: 1740-1742 – 1740-1786

Treaty of Berlin, 1742

Signs the Treaty of Berlin confirming the Treaty of Breslau and Prussian possession of most of Silesia.

Role range: 1740-1742 – 1740-1786

Prussian Cavalry Covers Flanks

Prussian mounted troops were deployed on the flanks of the infantry position.

Role range: 1740-1742

Village Buildings Catch Fire

Fire spread through Chotusitz during the fighting and complicated infantry movements.

Role range: 1740-1742

Prussian Reinforcements Reach Field

Frederick II brought additional troops into action after the engagement had begun.

Role range: 1740-1742

Frederick Directs Infantry Deployment

Frederick II organized the newly arrived Prussian infantry to strengthen his battlefield position.

Role range: 1740-1742

Prussian Mounted Troops Regroup

Prussian cavalry reorganized after hard fighting on the flanks.

Role range: 1740-1742

Frederick Secures Tactical Victory

Frederick II gained a battlefield victory at Chotusitz despite costly fighting.

Role range: 1740-1742

Prussian Victory Precedes Peace

The battle took place shortly before the preliminary peace settlement at Breslau.

Role range: 1740-1742

Silesian Control Is Reaffirmed

The subsequent peace confirmed Prussia’s possession of most of Silesia and Glatz.

Role range: 1740-1742

Invasion of Bohemia

Invades Bohemia & renews the war with Austria, in alliance with France & Bavaria

Role range: 1740-1748 – 1740-1786

Invasion of Bohemia

Prussia offers Charles VII 80,000 troops "to restore liberty to the Empire". Frederick II invades Bohemia

Role range: 1740-1748 – 1740-1786

Capture of Prague

Frederick II the Great captures Prague

Siege of Prague

Frederick II the Great marches into Prague

Role range: 1740-1748 – 1740-1786

Siege of Prague

Forced to retreat after the non-arrival of the French due to the illness of Louis XV

Role range: 1740-1748 – 1740-1786

Battle of Prague

Leads 80,000 men through Saxony & Silesia into Bohemia

Battle of Prague

Captures Prague then moves south to the Danube where he threatens Vienna

Role range: 1744-1745 – 1740-1786

Capture of Silesia

Prussia extends its territories in Silesia

Role range: 1744-1745 – 1740-1786

Alliance Frederick II the Great and Louis XV

Prompted by Allied victories of 1743 & Maria Theresas wish to regain Silesia. Allies with Louis XV

Role range: 1740-1748 – 1740-1786

Quadruple Alliance

Austria, Saxony, England & Holland unite against France, Bavaria & Prussia

Role range: 1744-1745 – 1740-1786

Battle of Hohen-Friedberg

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

Role range: 1740-1748 – 1740-1786

Frederick Exploits Battlefield Success

The victory strengthened Frederick II’s position in the Second Silesian War.

Role range: 1740-1748

Battle of Soor

Frederick II the Great defeats Charles of Lorraines Austrian Army

Role range: 1740-1748 – 1740-1786

Prussian Units Form For Battle

Prussian infantry and cavalry formed fighting lines in response to the Austrian deployment.

Role range: 1740-1748

Battle Spreads Beyond Camp

The fighting expanded around the heights overlooking the Prussian encampment.

Role range: 1740-1748

Prussian Forces Hold Battlefield

Frederick II retained the field after the Austrian withdrawal.

Role range: 1740-1748

Battle of Gorlitz

Frederick II the Great defeats Charles of Lorraines Austrian Army

Role range: 1740-1748 – 1740-1786

Battle of Hennersdorf

Frederick II the Great defeats Charles of Lorraines Austrian Army

Role range: 1740-1748 – 1740-1786

Siege of Berlin

Frederick II the Great defeats Charles of Lorraines Austrian Army

Role range: 1740-1748 – 1740-1786

Treaty of Dresden

Ends Prussian involvement in the Bohemian War on favourable term

Role range: 1740-1748 – 1740-1786

Peace

Prussia recognizes Francis, the Duke of Lorraine, as the Holy Roman Emperor. At the peace of Dresden Frederick is rewarded with the County of Glatz. At the peace of Dresden Frederick gains the Duchies of Upper & Lower Silesia

Role range: 1740-1748 – 1740-1786

Rule of Glatz

At the peace of Dresden Frederick is rewarded with the County of Glatz

Role range: 1740-1748 – 1740-1786

Rule of Silesia

At the peace of Dresden Frederick is rewarded with Upper & Lower Silesia

Role range: 1740-1748 – 1740-1786