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Battle of Pirna

Germany · Warfare / Seven Years War. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1757Date range
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Chronological records

1757

Frederick II the Great14 October 1757

Pirna · Warfare / Seven Years War

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

Names involved

Frederick II the Great

Provenance

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