17 August 1744Invasion of BohemiaFrederick II the Great
Invades Bohemia & renews the war with Austria, in alliance with France & Bavaria
Historical records for Germany in 1744, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Invades Bohemia & renews the war with Austria, in alliance with France & Bavaria
Prussia offers Charles VII 80,000 troops "to restore liberty to the Empire"
Prussia offers Charles VII 80,000 troops "to restore liberty to the Empire"
Prussia offers Charles VII 80,000 troops "to restore liberty to the Empire". Frederick II invades Bohemia
Marches from Glatz, meets the King's army under the walls of Prague, and in the siege and capture of that place he plays a distinguished part
Frederick II the Great captures Prague
Frederick II the Great marches into Prague
Forced to retreat after the non-arrival of the French due to the illness of Louis XV
Prompted by Allied victories of 1743 & Maria Theresas wish to regain Silesia. Allies with Louis XV
Leads 80,000 men through Saxony & Silesia into Bohemia
Captures Prague then moves south to the Danube where he threatens Vienna
Birth of Frederick William II, son of Prince Augustus William
Prussia extends its territories in Silesia
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