Siege of Munich
Maria Theresas troops enter Munich
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1742 in Austria
Explore 22 historical events and records for Austria in 1742.
Historical records for Austria in 1742
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February
May
Austrian Attack Opens Battle
Austrian troops attacked the Prussian position near Chotusitz on the morning of 17 May.
Austrian Mounted Attack Continues
Austrian cavalry continued its efforts to disrupt the Prussian flanks.
Battle of Chotusitz
Prussian victory over Austria, Charles of Lorraine is defeated by Frederick II
Breslau Settlement Follows Battle
Austria and Prussia reached the preliminary Treaty of Breslau in June 1742 after the campaign.
Cavalry Clashes On Right
Prussian and Austrian cavalry fought on one flank as the battle unfolded.
Charles Evaluates Battlefield Position
Charles of Lorraine faced the prospect of increasing losses as the engagement continued.
Prussians Retain Battlefield
Frederick II’s forces held the field after the Austrian withdrawal.
June
Rule of Silesia
Under the Treaty of Breslau Prussia gains upper & lower Silesia
Treaty of Breslau
Treaty signed by Frederick & Maria Theresa, Prussia gains upper & lower Silesia
July
Treaty of Berlin, 1742
The Treaty of Berlin confirms the preliminary Treaty of Breslau and ends the First Silesian War.
Other events (month unknown)
Ambassador
Appointed Ambassador of Italy
Austrian Army Approaches Chotusitz
Charles of Lorraine brought his troops against the Prussians on 17 May 1742.
Austrian Army Withdraws From Field
Charles of Lorraine withdrew the Austrian army after failing to defeat the Prussians.
Austrian Assault Loses Momentum
The Austrian attack weakened as Prussian infantry resisted and reinforcements arrived.
Austrian Command Reassesses Campaign
Charles of Lorraine’s defeat affected Austrian plans for recovering lost territory.
Austrian Forces Advance North
Charles of Lorraine led Austrian troops northward toward the Prussian army near Chotusitz.
Austrian Infantry Pushes Forward
Charles of Lorraine’s infantry advanced toward the Prussian centre during the battle.
Both Armies Suffer Heavy Losses
The engagement caused substantial casualties among both Austrian and Prussian troops.
Prussian Army Defends Bohemia
Frederick II held positions in Bohemia as Austrian forces approached during the First Silesian War.
Prussian Fire Slows Enemy
Disciplined Prussian infantry fire contributed to halting the Austrian advance.
Prussian Infantry Holds Formation
Prussian battalions maintained organized resistance while Austrian troops pressed the line.
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