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Karl Friedrich Steinmetz Biography and Timeline

Follow Karl Friedrich Steinmetz through 4 dated historical records for Germany.

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Karl Friedrich Steinmetz, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

4Distinct records

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1866–1866Years on this page

1866

27 June 1866

Battle of Nachod

Commander of V Corps · Nachod · Warfare / Seven Weeks War

Steinmetz defeats repeated Austrian attacks and secures the Nachod pass.

Role range: 1866-1866

28 June 1866

Battle of Skalitz

Commander of V Corps · Skalitz · Warfare / Seven Weeks War

Steinmetz wins at Skalitz and pushes the Austrian VIII Corps away from the Elbe.

Role range: 1866-1866

29 June 1866

Battle of Schweinschadel

Commander of V Corps · Schweinschadel · Warfare / Seven Weeks War

Steinmetz defeats the Austrian IV Corps and clears another route toward Koniggratz.

Role range: 1866-1866

June 1866

V Corps

Commander of V Corps · Silesia · Warfare / Seven Weeks War

Steinmetz commands V Corps during the Second Army's advance from Silesia into Bohemia.

Role range: 1866-1866

Records, sources and methodology

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