16 January 1756ConventionFrederick II the Great
Forma an alliance with England, offset by the Austro-French alliance
Historical records for Germany in 1756, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Forma an alliance with England, offset by the Austro-French alliance
England allies with Prussia. An anti-Prussian alliance is formed of Austria, France, Russia, Sweden & Saxony
Begins the Seven Years War by launching a pre-emptive invasion of Saxony
Begins the Seven Years War by launching a pre-emptive invasion of Saxony
Captures Dresden
Frederick the Great defeats an Austrian force under Marshal von Browne. A Prussian victory but too late to decide the war
Incorporates the Saxons into the Prussian Army. Captures Saxony after the Battle of Lobositz
Appointed Member of Swedish military service
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