Capture of Schweidnitz
Prussia captures Schweidnitz
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1758 in Germany
Explore 11 historical events and records for Germany in 1758.
Historical records for Germany in 1758
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April
May
Siege of Olmutz
1st day of the siege of Olmutz
June
Battle of Krefeld
Defeats the French
Battle of Krefeld
The Battle of Krefeld
Battle of Olmutz
A supply convoy is wiped out by General Loudon, his troops retreat to Konigratz
August
Battle of Zorndorf
Russia takes East Prussia & makes Konigsberg swear loyalty to Empress Elizabeth. Only problems of supply force the Russians back to Russia. Frederick wins an inconclusive victory
October
Battle of Hochkirk
Frefericks Army is forced to escape via a route opened up by von Ziethenss cavalry. Austria wins the Battle of Hochkirk & Frederick keeps Saxony & Silesia
Battle of Hochkirk
Frefericks Army is forced to escape via a route opened up by von Ziethenss cavalry
December
Halley's Comet Return
Observes the predicted return of Halley's Comet, confirming Newtonian celestial mechanics.
Halleys Comet
Halleys prediction of the comets return proved to be correct, although it was not seen until as late as 25 December 1758 by Johann Georg Palitzsch, a German farmer and amateur astronomer
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Battle of Crefield
The French are defeated by Brunswicks son Ferdinand who drives them across the Rhine
How these records were prepared
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