Ludwig Benedek Benedek, General von3 July 1866
Commands the Austrian Northern Army but suffers decisive defeat at Königgrätz.
Austria · Warfare / Seven Weeks War. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Commands the Austrian Northern Army but suffers decisive defeat at Königgrätz.
Franz Joseph learns that defeat ends Austria's bid for leadership within Germany.
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