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Battle of Chotusitz

1742 Böhmen

Battle of Chotusitz and Czaslau (Georg Paul Busch, c. 1742) - detail

Battle of Chotusitz and Czaslau (Georg Paul Busch, c. 1742) - detail

Author: Georg Paul BuschLicense:PD
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Battle of Chotusitz and Czaslau (Georg Paul Busch, c. 1742)

Battle of Chotusitz and Czaslau (Georg Paul Busch, c. 1742)

Author: Georg Paul BuschLicense:PD
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Kittel, Georg Wilhelm: Schlacht bei Chotusitz

Kittel, Georg Wilhelm: Schlacht bei Chotusitz

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Historical Overview

The Battle of Chotusitz, took place on 17 May 1742, in Bohemia, now the Czech Republic, during the First Silesian War, part of the wider War of the Austrian Succession. Led by Charles of Lorraine, an Imperial force of around 25,000 men was advancing against French-occupied Prague, when it ran into a Prussian army of roughly equal size, commanded by Frederick the Great. Casualties were heavy on both sides, and the battle had little impact on the war in general, but is generally considered a Prussian victory.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Prussian victory.

Kingdom of Prussia

  • Commander: Friedrich II.
  • Strength: ca. 28.000
  • Casualties: ca. 4.000

Archduchy of Austria

  • Commander: Karl v. Lothringen
  • Strength: ca. 28.000
  • Casualties: ca. 6.300

Strategic Context

Austrian counter-attack to recapture Silesia via Bohemia.

Conflict / War

War of the Austrian Succession

Prussian victory.
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