Battle of Mollwitz
Battle of Mollwitz
Prussian Army during battle of Mollwitz 1741
Mollwitz war die erste Schlacht Friedrichs II
Facsimile of a hand-written sketch by Frederick II of Prussia (d. 1786) of the Battle of Mollwitz, 25 April 1741 written to Leopold I, Prince of Anhalt-Dessau, created via Inkscape. Original held by the Germanisches Nationalmuseum
"Battle of Malujowicami" 1741 = "Battle of Mollwitz" Coloured woodcut from 1880 showing Austrian troops struggling with Prussian troops, led by Frederick II
"Battle of Malujowicami" 1741 = "Battle of Mollwitz" Coloured woodcut from 1880 showing Austrian troops struggling with Prussian troops, led by Frederick II
This is a picture by Adolph Menzel (d. 1905) of the Prussian Grenadiers at Mollwitz
Schlacht bei Mollwitz
Historical Overview
The Battle of Mollwitz was fought by Prussia and Austria on 10 April 1741, during the First Silesian War. It was the first battle of the new Prussian King Frederick II, in which both sides made numerous military blunders. Frederick fled the battlefield, but the Prussian Army managed to attain victory. This battle cemented Frederick's authority over the newly conquered territory of Silesia and gave him valuable military experience.
Quick Facts
Kingdom of Prussia
- Commander: Friedrich II. / Schwerin
- Strength: ca. 21.000
- Casualties: ca. 4.800
Archduchy of Austria
- Commander: Wilhelm R. v. Neipperg
- Strength: ca. 19.000
- Casualties: ca. 4.500
Strategic Context
Prussian invasion of Silesia to enforce territorial claims.
Conflict / War
War of the Austrian Succession
Historical Locations
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