10 April 1741
Battle of Mollwitz
Marshal Neipperg is defeated by Marshal Schwerin after Frederick fled the field
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Browse historical events and people recorded at Mollwitz in Germany. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.
Marshal Neipperg is defeated by Marshal Schwerin after Frederick fled the field
The Austrians are defeated in their attempt to recapture Silesia
Marshal Neipperg is defeated by Marshal Schwerin after Frederick fled the field
Schwerin retained control of the Prussian infantry and completed the victory after Frederick left the battlefield.
Frederick left Mollwitz when defeat seemed likely, before Schwerin’s infantry secured a Prussian victory.
Prussia is allowed to capture Neisse. Neipperg is allowed to counterattack the French & Bavarian invaders along the Danube. Frederick II the Great agrees a secret armistice with Neipperg
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