Convention
Forma an alliance with England, offset by the Austro-French alliance
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1756 in Germany
Explore 8 historical events and records for Germany in 1756.
Historical records for Germany in 1756
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January
May
Alliance England and Prussia
England allies with Prussia. An anti-Prussian alliance is formed of Austria, France, Russia, Sweden & Saxony
August
Declaration of War
Begins the Seven Years War by launching a pre-emptive invasion of Saxony
Invasion of Saxony
Begins the Seven Years War by launching a pre-emptive invasion of Saxony
September
Capture of Dresden
Captures Dresden
October
Battle of Lobositz
Frederick the Great defeats an Austrian force under Marshal von Browne. A Prussian victory but too late to decide the war
Capture of Saxony
Incorporates the Saxons into the Prussian Army. Captures Saxony after the Battle of Lobositz
Other events (month unknown)
Swedish Military Service
Appointed Member of Swedish military service
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