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Battle of Chotusitz
1742 • Böhmen
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.
Historical Locations
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