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1757 in France

Explore 4 historical events and records for France in 1757.

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Historical records for France in 1757

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July

26 July 1757

Battle of Hastenbeck

Chevert, Francois de · Hastenbeck · General · Warfare / Seven Years War

The commander of the French right flank, General Francois de Chevert, is ordered to engage Hanoverian troops at the village of Voremberg, but fails to drive them out

26 July 1757

Battle of Hastenbeck

Estrees, Louis de · Hastenbeck · Marshal · Warfare / Seven Years War

Drives away the Duke of Cumberland from Hanover for the Allies

July 1757

Invasion of Hanover

Estrees, Louis de · Hanover · Marshal · Warfare / Seven Years War

Leads an Allied invasion of Hanover

November

5 November 1757

Battle of Rossbach

Estrees, Louis de · Rossbach · Marshal · Warfare / Seven Years War

French armies under command of Prince de Soubise march through Germany & the "Reichsarmee" commanded by Prinz von Hildburghausen this coalition is defeated at the Battle of Rossbach

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