Commander of First ArmyJune 1866
Friedrich Karl commands the First Army throughout the Bohemian campaign.
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Friedrich Karl Hohenzollern Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Friedrich Karl Hohenzollern, based on 10 World History Database records associated with Germany.
10 records1866–18668 events7 places
Chronological biography
1866
Advance into Bohemia23 June 1866
Friedrich Karl moves the First Army through Saxony toward the Bohemian frontier.
Battle of Podol26 June 1866
Friedrich Karl's troops secure Podol after a fierce night engagement.
Battle of Podol26 June 1866
The First Army wins the night engagement at Podol, opening the route into Bohemia.
Battle of Münchengrätz28 June 1866
The First Army defeats Clam-Gallas and the Saxons at Münchengrätz.
Battle of Gitschin29 June 1866
Friedrich Karl captures Gitschin and links his army with the Army of the Elbe.
Battle of Königgrätz3 July 1866
Friedrich Karl commands the Prussian centre while the Crown Prince attacks the Austrian flank.
Battle of Königgrätz3 July 1866
The First Army holds the centre and presses Austrian positions at Königgrätz.
Battle of Sadowa3 July 1866
His army's sustained pressure fixes Austrian forces until the Second Army arrives.
First Army3 July 1866
Friedrich Karl directs the First Army's advance toward the Austrian centre near Sadowa.
Titles and roles
Prince · Commander of First Army
Record provenance
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