Frederick II the Great Biography and Timeline — Page 4

Prussian Army Suffers Losses

Frederick II’s victory came at a significant human cost to his troops.

Role range: 1740-1748

Frederick Assesses Victory Costs

Frederick II emerged victorious despite having fought against a larger Austrian army.

Role range: 1740-1748

Prussian Position in Bohemia Stabilizes

The victory temporarily improved Frederick II’s military situation during the autumn campaign.

Role range: 1740-1748

War Continues Into Winter

The battle did not end the Second Silesian War, which continued into December 1745.

Role range: 1740-1748

Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle

Prussia retains Silesia & Glatz. Maria Theresas Hapsburg succession is confirmed. France repudiates Charles Stuart & recognizes the Hanoverian succession

Role range: 1740-1748 – 1740-1786

The Instruction of Frederick the Great for His Generals

Publication of "The Instruction of Frederick the Great for His Generals"

The Instruction of Frederick the Great

Publication of "The Instruction of Frederick the Great for His Generals"

Convention

Forma an alliance with England, offset by the Austro-French alliance

Role range: 1756-1763 – 1740-1786

Alliance England and Prussia

England allies with Prussia. An anti-Prussian alliance is formed of Austria, France, Russia, Sweden & Saxony

Role range: 1756-1763 – 1740-1786

Declaration of War

Begins the Seven Years War by launching a pre-emptive invasion of Saxony

Role range: 1756-1763 – 1740-1786

Invasion of Saxony

Begins the Seven Years War by launching a pre-emptive invasion of Saxony

Role range: 1756-1763 – 1740-1786

Capture of Dresden

Captures Dresden

Role range: 1756-1763 – 1740-1786

Battle of Lobositz

Frederick the Great defeats an Austrian force under Marshal von Browne. A Prussian victory but too late to decide the war

Role range: 1756-1763 – 1740-1786

Capture of Saxony

Incorporates the Saxons into the Prussian Army. Captures Saxony after the Battle of Lobositz

Role range: 1756-1763 – 1740-1786

Invasion of Bohemia

Lanches an invasion of Bohemia with a force of 175,000 troops

Role range: 1756-1763 – 1740-1786

Invasion of Germany

The French, who were allied with Austria, Russia, Sweden and Saxony, invaded Germany with two armies, altogether about 100,000 soldiers

Role range: 1756-1763 – 1740-1786

Battle of Prague

Frederick II the Great defeats the Austrians & lays siege to Prague

Role range: 1756-1763 – 1740-1786

Siege of Prague

Marshal Daun goes to the relief of Prague with 60,000 troops. Frederick II the Great defeats the Austrians & lays siege to Prague

Role range: 1756-1763 – 1740-1786

Battle of Kolin

Frederick II the Great is defeated by the Austrians at the Battle of Kolin & forced to evacuate Bohemia & Prague

Role range: 1756-1763 – 1740-1786

Invasion of Bohemia

Frederick II the Great is defeated by the Austrians at the Battle of Kolin & forced to evacuate Bohemia & Prague. Defeated by the Austrians at the Battle of Kolin & forced to evacuate Bohemia & Prague

Role range: 1756-1763 – 1740-1786

Siege of Prague

Frederick II the Great is defeated by the Austrians at the Battle of Kolin & forced to evacuate Bohemia & Prague

Role range: 1756-1763 – 1740-1786

Battle of Hastenbeck

The Battle of Hastenbeck results in the Convention of Klosterzeven and the occupation of Hanover. The Battle of Hastenbeck

Role range: 1756-1763 – 1740-1786

Convention

The Battle of Hastenbeck results in the Convention of Klosterzeven and the occupation of Hanover. Following the defeat at Hastenbeck, the allied army withdraws north and Cumberland signs the humiliating Convention of Klosterzeven, ending the war in Germany

Role range: 1756-1763 – 1740-1786

Rule of Hanover

The Battle of Hastenbeck results in the Convention of Klosterzeven and the occupation of Hanover

Role range: 1756-1763 – 1740-1786

Battle of Gross-Jagersdorf

The Battle of Gros Jagersdorf

Role range: 1756-1763 – 1740-1786

Battle of Moys

The Battle of Moys

Role range: 1756-1763 – 1740-1786

Convention

The Convention of Kloster-Zeven

Role range: 1756-1763 – 1740-1786

Battle of Pirna

Ends hopes of a quick war but the Saxons capitulate. Encounters stronger resistance than expected at Pirna

Role range: 1756-1763 – 1740-1786

Siege of Berlin

An Allied force plunders Berlin

Role range: 1756-1763 – 1740-1786

Battle of Rossbach

With Fredericks decisive victory over the French at Rossbach, the British renege on the Convention of Klosterzeven and continue the war. The Allied Army is routed with the loss of 10,000 men to Fredericks loss of about 500. A French army, under Soubise, advances through Germany eastward toward Saxony, but Frederick defeats it with an army half its size at Rossbach

Role range: 1756-1763 – 1740-1786

Siege of Berlin

While Frederick is away, 3,500 Austrians under Hadik raid Berlin and ransom the city

Role range: 1756-1763 – 1740-1786

Mobilization

Joins up with the remnants of Brunswicks troops, takes the offensives & marches east

Role range: 1756-1763 – 1740-1786

Peace

Defeats the Austrians, suffering 5,000 casualties to Austrias 21,000

Role range: 1756-1763 – 1740-1786

Battle of Leuthen

Destroys 1/2 the Austrian Army, captures Breslau & Silesia

Role range: 1756-1763 – 1740-1786

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 – 1740-1786

Rule of Silesia

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 – 1740-1786

Capture of Breslau

Captures Breslau after the Battle of Leuthen

Role range: 1756-1763 – 1740-1786

Capture of Silesia

With Fredericks decisive victory over the French at Rossbach, the British renege on the Convention of Klosterzeven and continue the war. Frederick defeats the Austrians at Leuthen and recovers Silesia

Role range: 1756-1763 – 1740-1786

Convention

With Fredericks decisive victory over the French at Rossbach, the British renege on the Convention of Klosterzeven and continue the war

Role range: 1756-1763 – 1740-1786

Peace

Defeats the French forces of Louis XV

Role range: 1756-1763 – 1740-1786