Battle of Liegnitz
Frederick prevents the Russians & Austrians linking up by defeating the Austrians
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1760 in Germany
Explore 8 historical events and records for Germany in 1760.
Historical records for Germany in 1760
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August
October
Siege of Berlin
A Russian army burns Berlin but retreats when Frederick the Great relieves it
November
Battle of Torgau
Victory gives Frederick II the Great command of Saxony. Frederick II the Great forces Dauns Austrian Army to retreat
Battle of Torgau
Helps Frederick the Great defeat Austria & gain control of Saxony
Capture of Saxony
Gains control of Saxony after the Battle of Torgau
Battle of Maxen
Fredericks army is defeated by an Austron Army led by Daun
Other events (month unknown)
Battle of Landshut
Austria captures the Prussian army
Prussian Military
Appointed member of the Prussian military service
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