Austrian March Conceals Approach
The Austrian army attempted to approach the Prussians without giving sufficient warning.
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Historical records for Germany in 1745
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Austrian Troops Begin Withdrawal
The Austrian army retreated after failing to defeat Frederick II’s smaller force.
Cavalry Fighting Spreads Across Field
Mounted troops on both sides fought for control of the flanks and open ground.
Death of Charles VII
Death of Charles VII
Death of Frederick II the Great
Death of Charles VII, his son gives up claims to the Empire & supports the Habsburgs
Dragon Charge Captures Standards
The Bayreuth Dragoons seized numerous enemy colours during their attack at Hohenfriedberg.
Frederick Assesses Victory Costs
Frederick II emerged victorious despite having fought against a larger Austrian army.
Frederick Maintains Offensive Pressure
Frederick II continued attacks as the allied army struggled to regain cohesion.
Frederick Orders Night Movement
The Prussian army moved before dawn to approach the enemy position on 4 June 1745.
Frederick Plans Silesian Counterstroke
Frederick II prepared to strike the Austrian and Saxon armies advancing into Silesia.
Frederick Regains Tactical Initiative
Frederick II turned the unexpected encounter into a Prussian attack.
Frederick Responds To Surprise
Frederick II hurried to reorganize his army after the enemy’s unexpected approach.
Holy Roman Emperor
Prussia recognizes Francis, Duke of Lorraine, as Holy Roman Emperor
Prussian Army Suffers Losses
Frederick II’s victory came at a significant human cost to his troops.
Prussian Army Wins Hohenfriedberg
Frederick II defeated the combined Austrian and Saxon force on 4 June 1745.
Prussian Cavalry Attacks Enemy
Prussian mounted units attacked Austrian formations during the struggle for the heights.
Prussian Columns Advance At Dawn
Frederick II’s soldiers advanced toward the Austrian and Saxon formations in the early morning.
Prussian Fire Pressures Defenders
Prussian infantry fire contributed to forcing Austrian troops from contested positions.
Prussian Infantry Climbs Slope
Prussian foot soldiers advanced uphill against Austrian positions near Soor.
Prussian Infantry Presses Saxons
Frederick II’s infantry attacked Saxon forces during the opening phase of the battle.
Prussian Morale Rises After Victory
Hohenfriedberg became an important success for Prussian troops during the 1745 campaign.
Prussian Position in Bohemia Stabilizes
The victory temporarily improved Frederick II’s military situation during the autumn campaign.
Prussian Scouts Follow Allied Movements
Frederick II relied on reconnaissance to track the advancing Austrian and Saxon troops.
Prussian Troops Assemble Secretly
Frederick II concentrated his army for an early attack near Striegau.
Prussian Units Turn Toward Austrians
After engaging the Saxons, Prussian formations pressed against Austrian troops.
Prussians Advance Toward Heights
Frederick II ordered his troops to confront the Austrians on elevated ground.
Prussians Camp Near Soor
Frederick II’s army occupied positions in Bohemia during the September 1745 campaign.
Prussians Capture Enemy Prisoners
Prussian troops took prisoners from the defeated allied army during and after the battle.
Prussians Discover Enemy Deployment
Frederick II’s troops realized that Austrian forces had occupied threatening positions nearby.
Rule of Glatz
Frederick is rewarded with the Duchy of Glatz
Rule of Silesia
Frederick is rewarded with the Duchies of Upper & Lower Silesia
Saxon Formations Resist Prussians
Saxon troops fought against the Prussian advance before their position was broken.
Saxon Resistance Begins To Collapse
Prussian pressure weakened the Saxon wing of the allied army.
Saxon Wing Faces First Attack
Prussian troops initially struck the Saxon portion of the opposing army.
Silesian Campaign Continues After Victory
Although Frederick II won at Hohenfriedberg, the Second Silesian War continued.
Succession
Prussia recognizes Francis, Duke of Lorraine, as Holy Roman Emperor
Treaty of Fussen Recognises Austrian Succession
Maximilian III Joseph of Bavaria relinquished rival claims and recognised the Austrian inheritance settlement.
Victory Enters Prussian Military Memory
The charge of the Bayreuth Dragoons became a lasting feature of accounts of the battle.
War Continues Into Winter
The battle did not end the Second Silesian War, which continued into December 1745.
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