Withdrawal from Warsaw
Augustus abandons Warsaw as the Swedish army approaches.
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1702 in Germany
Explore 12 historical events and records for Germany in 1702.
Historical records for Germany in 1702
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May
June
Siege of Landau
Louis William begins the Imperial siege of the French-held fortress of Landau.
July
Defeat at Kliszow
Augustus suffers a major defeat against Charles XII at Kliszow.
September
Alliance with France
Maximilian Emanuel joins France and Spain in the succession war.
Capture of Landau
Louis William secures Landau after a prolonged siege.
Capture of Ulm
Maximilian Emanuel seizes Ulm and opens Bavaria to French cooperation.
October
Defeat at Friedlingen
Louis William withdraws after the hard-fought battle of Friedlingen.
Other events (month unknown)
Chief Minister
Appointed Chief Minister of Prussia
Chief Minister of Prussia
Wartenberg becomes the dominant minister in Frederick I's Prussian government.
Imperial Alliance
Provides troops to support the emperor against France.
Prussian War Administration
Wartenberg helps administer Prussia's troop and subsidy commitments.
Support for France
Joseph Clemens supports the Bourbon alliance and French military access.
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