Treaty of Dresden
Ends Prussian involvement in the War of Austrian Succession on favourable term
Role range: 1740-1748 – 1740-1786
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Frederick II the Great Biography and Timeline — Page 3
Follow Frederick II the Great through 186 dated historical records for Germany.
Frederick II the Great, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1745–1745Years on this page
1745
Death of Frederick II the Great
Death of Charles VII, his son gives up claims to the Empire & supports the Habsburgs
Role range: 1740-1748 – 1740-1786
Holy Roman Emperor
Prussia recognizes Francis, Duke of Lorraine, as Holy Roman Emperor
Role range: 1740-1748 – 1740-1786
Rule of Glatz
Frederick is rewarded with the Duchy of Glatz
Role range: 1740-1748 – 1740-1786
Rule of Silesia
Frederick is rewarded with the Duchies of Upper & Lower Silesia
Role range: 1740-1748 – 1740-1786
Succession
Prussia recognizes Francis, Duke of Lorraine, as Holy Roman Emperor
Role range: 1740-1748 – 1740-1786
Frederick Plans Silesian Counterstroke
Frederick II prepared to strike the Austrian and Saxon armies advancing into Silesia.
Role range: 1740-1748
Prussian Scouts Follow Allied Movements
Frederick II relied on reconnaissance to track the advancing Austrian and Saxon troops.
Role range: 1740-1748
Prussian Troops Assemble Secretly
Frederick II concentrated his army for an early attack near Striegau.
Role range: 1740-1748
Frederick Orders Night Movement
The Prussian army moved before dawn to approach the enemy position on 4 June 1745.
Role range: 1740-1748
Prussian Columns Advance At Dawn
Frederick II’s soldiers advanced toward the Austrian and Saxon formations in the early morning.
Role range: 1740-1748
Saxon Wing Faces First Attack
Prussian troops initially struck the Saxon portion of the opposing army.
Role range: 1740-1748
Saxon Formations Resist Prussians
Saxon troops fought against the Prussian advance before their position was broken.
Role range: 1740-1748
Prussian Infantry Presses Saxons
Frederick II’s infantry attacked Saxon forces during the opening phase of the battle.
Role range: 1740-1748
Saxon Resistance Begins To Collapse
Prussian pressure weakened the Saxon wing of the allied army.
Role range: 1740-1748
Prussian Units Turn Toward Austrians
After engaging the Saxons, Prussian formations pressed against Austrian troops.
Role range: 1740-1748
Austrian Infantry Joins Main Fight
Austrian units entered the battle as the Prussian assault developed.
Role range: 1740-1748
Cavalry Fighting Spreads Across Field
Mounted troops on both sides fought for control of the flanks and open ground.
Role range: 1740-1748
Dragon Charge Captures Standards
The Bayreuth Dragoons seized numerous enemy colours during their attack at Hohenfriedberg.
Role range: 1740-1748
Austrian Cavalry Suffers Setback
Prussian mounted attacks disrupted Austrian cavalry during the engagement.
Role range: 1740-1748
Frederick Maintains Offensive Pressure
Frederick II continued attacks as the allied army struggled to regain cohesion.
Role range: 1740-1748
Allied Line Begins Breaking
Austrian and Saxon formations lost their coordinated position under Prussian pressure.
Role range: 1740-1748
Prussian Army Wins Hohenfriedberg
Frederick II defeated the combined Austrian and Saxon force on 4 June 1745.
Role range: 1740-1748
Prussians Capture Enemy Prisoners
Prussian troops took prisoners from the defeated allied army during and after the battle.
Role range: 1740-1748
Prussian Morale Rises After Victory
Hohenfriedberg became an important success for Prussian troops during the 1745 campaign.
Role range: 1740-1748
Silesian Campaign Continues After Victory
Although Frederick II won at Hohenfriedberg, the Second Silesian War continued.
Role range: 1740-1748
Victory Enters Prussian Military Memory
The charge of the Bayreuth Dragoons became a lasting feature of accounts of the battle.
Role range: 1740-1748
Prussians Camp Near Soor
Frederick II’s army occupied positions in Bohemia during the September 1745 campaign.
Role range: 1740-1748
Austrian Forces Occupy Heights
Austrian troops moved onto elevated ground overlooking the Prussian position.
Role range: 1740-1748
Austrian March Conceals Approach
The Austrian army attempted to approach the Prussians without giving sufficient warning.
Role range: 1740-1748
Prussians Discover Enemy Deployment
Frederick II’s troops realized that Austrian forces had occupied threatening positions nearby.
Role range: 1740-1748
Frederick Responds To Surprise
Frederick II hurried to reorganize his army after the enemy’s unexpected approach.
Role range: 1740-1748
Prussians Advance Toward Heights
Frederick II ordered his troops to confront the Austrians on elevated ground.
Role range: 1740-1748
Prussian Cavalry Attacks Enemy
Prussian mounted units attacked Austrian formations during the struggle for the heights.
Role range: 1740-1748
Austrian Cavalry Counters Attack
Austrian horsemen contested the Prussian cavalry advance during the battle.
Role range: 1740-1748
Prussian Infantry Climbs Slope
Prussian foot soldiers advanced uphill against Austrian positions near Soor.
Role range: 1740-1748
Prussian Fire Pressures Defenders
Prussian infantry fire contributed to forcing Austrian troops from contested positions.
Role range: 1740-1748
Frederick Regains Tactical Initiative
Frederick II turned the unexpected encounter into a Prussian attack.
Role range: 1740-1748
Austrian Forces Lose Key Ground
Prussian troops drove opposing formations from important parts of the battlefield.
Role range: 1740-1748
Austrian Troops Begin Withdrawal
The Austrian army retreated after failing to defeat Frederick II’s smaller force.
Role range: 1740-1748
Records, sources and methodology
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