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Siege of Prague

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 Great6 May 1757

Prague · Warfare / Seven Years War

Marshal Daun goes to the relief of Prague with 60,000 troops. Frederick II the Great defeats the Austrians & lays siege to Prague

Frederick II the Great18 June 1757

Prague · Warfare / Seven Years War

Frederick II the Great is defeated by the Austrians at the Battle of Kolin & forced to evacuate Bohemia & Prague

Names involved

Frederick II the Great

Provenance

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