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Battle of Hühnerwasser

1866 • Böhmen Scharmützel
First skirmishes between the cities of Mnichovo Hradiště and Kuřívody (present-day Ralsko) during the early stages of Austro-Prussian War. An illustration to book Válka z roku 1866 v Čechách, její vznik, děje a následky (1866 War in Bohemia - its origins, events and consequences) by Servác Heller (1845 - 1922)

First skirmishes between the cities of Mnichovo Hradiště and Kuřívody (present-day Ralsko) during the early stages of Austro-Prussian War. An illustration to book Válka z roku 1866 v Čechách, její vznik, děje a následky (1866 War in Bohemia - its origins, events and consequences) by Servác Heller (1845 - 1922)

Author: Hugo Schüllinger (1856 – 1919)License:PD
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Battle of Hühnerwasser - forest fighting, 26 June 1866

Battle of Hühnerwasser - forest fighting, 26 June 1866

Author: Ludwig BurgerLicense:PD
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Tabule č.2 z naučné stezky Prusko-rakouské války 1866 v obci Kuřívody

Tabule č.2 z naučné stezky Prusko-rakouské války 1866 v obci Kuřívody

Author: ZákupákLicense:PD
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Leopold Count Gondrecourt, teacher of Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria

Leopold Count Gondrecourt, teacher of Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria

Author: Fotograf Ludwig Angerer, WienLicense:PD
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Eberhard Herwarth von Bittenfeld (* 4. September 1796; † 2. September 1884), preußischer Generalfeldmarschall.

Eberhard Herwarth von Bittenfeld (* 4. September 1796; † 2. September 1884), preußischer Generalfeldmarschall.

Author: Peter JanssenLicense:PD
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The cavalry battle of Hühnerwasser (Kuřívody), 1866

The cavalry battle of Hühnerwasser (Kuřívody), 1866

Author: Otto FikentscherLicense:PD
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Historical Overview

The Battle of Hühnerwasser (Kuřívody) was the first battle of the Austro-Prussian War. It was the first engagement in the opening days of the Königgrätz campaign, fought in Bohemia on 26 June 1866. It was fought between troops of the Prussian Elbe army under General Herwarth von Bittenfeld and troops from the Austrian I Corps, led by Leopold Gondrecourt.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Prussian victory.

Kingdom of Prussia

  • Commander: Herwarth v. Bittenfeld
  • Strength: ca. 3.000
  • Casualties: gering

Archduchy of Austria

  • Commander: Graf Leiningen
  • Strength: ca. 2.000
  • Casualties: ca. 100

Strategic Context

Prussian advance across the border into Bohemia.

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