Siege of Prague
Daun relieves Prague with 60,000 troops after it is occupied by Frederick the Great
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1757 in Austria
Explore 28 historical events and records for Austria in 1757.
Historical records for Austria in 1757
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May
June
Battle of Kolin
Forces Frederick the Great out of Prague & Bohemia
Battle of Kolin
Helps defeat the Prussians, Frederick the Great is forced to evacuate Prague & Bohemia
November
Arrest of August Wilhelm of Brunswick
Helps defeat & capture August Wilhelm of Brunswick
Battle of Breslau
Helps defeat & capture August Wilhelm of Brunswick
Battle of Breslau
Helps defeat & capture August Wilhelm of Brunswick
December
Battle of Leuthen
Charles' Army is destroyed by the Prussians under Frederick the Great
Battle of Leuthen
Prussian victory at Leuthen ensures Prussian control of Silesia and Breslau during the Third Silesian War (part of the Seven Years' War)
Battle of Leuthen
The Austrians are defeated by the Prussians who capture the Silesian capital Breslau
Battle of Leuthen
The Austrians are forced back across the River Schwiednitz
Capture of Leuthen
The Austrians are defeated by the Prussians who capture the Silesian capital Breslau
Capture of Breslau
The Prussians capture the Silesian capital, Breslau
Other events (month unknown)
Alliance Agreement
The alliance is expanded in 1757 to include Russia and Sweden
Austrian Army Also Takes Losses
Charles of Lorraine’s victory was accompanied by substantial Austrian casualties.
Austrian Artillery Supports Advance
Austrian batteries fired to assist attacks on the Prussian defensive positions.
Austrian Command Surveys Prussian Line
Austrian commanders assessed the Prussian defensive position ahead of the battle.
Austrian Flank Threatens Prussian Line
Austrian manoeuvres increased the pressure on portions of the Prussian defensive arrangement.
Austrian Success Threatens Prussian Silesia
The victory temporarily restored Austrian control over an important Silesian city.
Austrians Advance Into Silesia
Charles of Lorraine led Austrian forces into Silesia during the autumn campaign of 1757.
Breslau Falls To Austrian Forces
Breslau capitulated to Austrian forces after the defeat of the Prussian field army.
Cavalry Participates In Breslau Fighting
Mounted units served alongside infantry and artillery during the struggle for Breslau.
Diplomatic Revolution
The alliance is expanded in 1757 to include Russia and Sweden
Fighting Develops Along Lohe
The engagement took place on ground near the Lohe River outside Breslau.
Military Adviser
Appointed Military Adviser at Court
Military Adviser
Appointed Military Adviser at Court
Prussian Artillery Covers Approaches
Prussian guns helped protect the defensive line as Austrian forces closed in.
Prussian Guns Answer Austrian Fire
Prussian artillery engaged Austrian forces during the battle outside Breslau.
Prussians Retake Breslau In December
Prussian forces recaptured Breslau later in December after a separate siege of the Austrian garrison.
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