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1760 in Austria

Explore 5 historical events and records for Austria in 1760.

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Historical records for Austria in 1760

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August

15 August 1760

Battle of Liegnitz

Daun, Leopold Joseph von · Liegnitz · Marshal · Warfare / Seven Years War

Surprised & defeated by Fredrick II the Great

15 August 1760

Battle of Liegnitz

Freiherr, Gideon Ernst von · Liegnitz · General · Warfare / Seven Years War

Leads a joint Austron force defeated by the Prussians under Frederick the Great

November

3 November 1760

Battle of Torgau

Daun · Torgau · Marshal · Warfare / Seven Years War

The Prussians gain control of Saxony

3 November 1760

Battle of Torgau

Daun, Leopold Joseph von · Torgau · Marshal · Warfare / Seven Years War

Frederick II the Great forces Dauns Austrian Army to retreat

21 November 1760

Battle of Maxen

Daun, Leopold Joseph von · Maxen · Marshal · Warfare / Seven Years War

Fredericks army is defeated by an Austron Army led by Daun

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