Frederick II the Great6 December 1757
Destroys 1/2 the Austrian Army, captures Breslau & Silesia
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Destroys 1/2 the Austrian Army, captures Breslau & Silesia
Prussian victory at Leuthen ensures Prussian control of Silesia and Breslau during the Third Silesian War (part of the Seven Years' War)
Commands the Prussian cavalry on the right flank, the Austrians are decisively beaten
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