Battle of Amberg
The Austrians launch a surprise attack & overrun most of Bavaria
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1745 in Austria
Explore 30 historical events and records for Austria in 1745.
Historical records for Austria in 1745
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January
Quadruple Alliance
Austria, Saxony, England & Holland unite against France, Bavaria & Prussia
April
Treaty of Fussen
The Treaty was signed by Joseph Furst zu Furstenberg of Bavaria and Rudolf Graf von Colloredo of Austria
June
Battle of Hohen-Friedberg
Frederick II the Great surprises & defeats Charles of Lorraines Austrian Army
September
Battle of Soor
Frederick II the Great defeats Charles of Lorraines Austrian Army
Prussians Win Battle of Soor
Frederick II defeated Charles of Lorraine near Soor on 30 September 1745.
November
Battle of Hennersdorf
Frederick II the Great defeats Charles of Lorraines Austrian Army
Siege of Berlin
Frederick II the Great defeats Charles of Lorraines Austrian Army
Battle of Gorlitz
Frederick II the Great defeats Charles of Lorraines Austrian Army
Other events (month unknown)
Allied Army Enters Silesia
Charles of Lorraine and Saxon allies marched toward Prussian positions during the 1745 campaign.
Allied Army Loses Equipment
The retreating Austrian and Saxon armies lost military equipment in the defeat.
Austrian Army Suffers Greater Losses
Charles of Lorraine’s defeated army suffered heavy casualties and losses of prisoners.
Austrian Artillery Is Lost
Austrian troops abandoned or lost artillery pieces during the defeat.
Austrian Artillery Takes Positions
Charles of Lorraine’s forces placed artillery on high ground above the Prussian camp.
Austrian Command Plans Surprise
Charles of Lorraine sought to attack the Prussian army near Soor before it could deploy.
Austrian Command Reacts To Attack
Charles of Lorraine had to reorganize his army as fighting expanded across the battlefield.
Austrian Command Withdraws Into Bohemia
Charles of Lorraine led surviving forces away from Silesia after the battle.
Austrian Guns Open Fire
Austrian batteries fired from commanding ground as battle developed on 30 September 1745.
Austrian Infantry Defends Heights
Charles of Lorraine’s infantry fought to retain its advantageous ground.
Austrian Offensive Falls Short
Charles of Lorraine failed to achieve the destruction of the Prussian army near Soor.
Austrian Offensive Into Silesia Fails
Charles of Lorraine’s attempted advance into Silesia was checked by the defeat.
Austrian Resistance Weakens
Charles of Lorraine’s army struggled to withstand continued Prussian attacks.
Austrian Surprise Plan Unravels
The intended Austrian surprise attack failed to produce a decisive advantage.
Austrian Troops Start Withdrawal
Charles of Lorraine’s forces began leaving the battlefield as the defeat became apparent.
Death of Maria Theresa
Death of Charles VII, his son gives up claims to the Empire & supports the Habsburgs
Francis Stephen Elected Emperor
Maria Theresa's husband became Emperor Francis I, reinforcing the dynasty's position after Charles VII's death.
Prussian Bayreuth Dragoons Attack
The Bayreuth Dragoons carried out a celebrated cavalry charge against the Austrian line.
Saxon Allies Withdraw With Austrians
Saxon units withdrew with the Austrian army after the unsuccessful battle.
Succession
Succeeds as Emperor of Austria
Succession
Maria Theresas husband succeeds as Emperor
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